COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 面
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A person's face
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How to Write 面 (miàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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miànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
miàn
面
face
Common words
miàn bāo
面包
bread
hòu miàn
后面
the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; near the end; at the back; later; afterwards
lǐ miàn
里面
inside; interior; also pr. [li3 mian5]
qián miàn
前面
ahead; in front; preceding; above
shàng miàn
上面
on top of; above-mentioned; also pr. [shang4 mian5]
wài miàn
外面
outside (also pr. [wai4 mian5] for this sense); surface; exterior; external appearance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 面
Say “miàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
miàn bāo
bread
hòu miàn
the back; the rear; the last bit; behind; near the end; at the back; later; afterwards
lǐ miàn
inside; interior; also pr. [li3 mian5]
qián miàn
ahead; in front; preceding; above
shàng miàn
on top of; above-mentioned; also pr. [shang4 mian5]
wài miàn
outside (also pr. [wai4 mian5] for this sense); surface; exterior; external appearance
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“面”。
Zhège zì shì “miàn”.
This character is “面”.
我正在学习“面”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “miàn” zì.
I am learning the character “面”.
请写一遍“面”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “miàn”.
Please write “面” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 面?
面 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 面 (miàn) mean?
面 (miàn) means face.
What is the radical of 面?
The radical of 面 is 面, associated with Not yet classified.