COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鸣 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sound 口 a bird 鸟 makes
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How to Write 鸣 (míng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cry (of birds, animals and insects)
míngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
míng
鸣
to cry (of birds, animals and insects)
Common words
gòng míng
共鸣
(physics) to resonate; resonance; sympathetic response
míng
鸣
to cry (of birds, animals and insects); to make a sound; to voice (one's gratitude, grievance etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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鸣
鸣
鸣
鸣
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鸣
Say “míng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鸣
Common words and phrases
gòng míng
(physics) to resonate; resonance; sympathetic response
míng
to cry (of birds, animals and insects); to make a sound; to voice (one's gratitude, grievance etc)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鸣?
鸣 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 鸣 (míng) mean?
鸣 (míng) means to cry (of birds, animals and insects).
What is the radical of 鸣?
The radical of 鸣 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.