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嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嗯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

嗯 Stroke Order — How to Write 嗯

Stroke Order

嗯 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

嗯 Radical and Character Components

Components:口恩

嗯 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 恩 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 10 more strokes

嗯 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ǹg
  • ńg
  • ňg

Meanings of 嗯 in Chinese

1

ǹg嗯

An interjection indicating assent or affirmation, similar to 'uh-huh' or 'hmm, okay'.
嗯，好的，我明白了。
Uh-huh, okay, I understand.
A sound used to indicate a pause, hesitation, or a sigh of regret.
嗯，看来这事儿还得再等等。
Well, it seems this matter still needs to wait a bit.
2

ńg嗯

An interjection expressing doubt or questioning, similar to "Hmm?" or "Eh?".
嗯？你说什么？
Eh? What did you say?
3

ňg嗯

An interjection expressing surprise or disapproval, often used when noticing something unexpected or questioning why something hasn't happened.
嗯！你怎么还没去？
Hmm! You still haven't gone yet?

Common Words and Phrases with 嗯

1
ng嗯ng嗯
An onomatopoeic expression meaning 'uh-huh' (for affirmation, agreement, or satisfaction) or 'yum-yum' (for enjoying food).
你新买的零食好吃吗？嗯嗯，特别好吃！
Is the new snack you bought tasty? Mm-hmm, it's exceptionally delicious!
2
ng嗯ng嗯e呃e呃
To hem and haw; to make sounds like 'ng, ng, uh, uh' while procrastinating or hesitating, often hoping for things to improve.
他被问到计划时，只是嗯嗯呃呃，没有给出明确的答复
When asked about the plan, he just hummed and ahhed, giving no clear answer.
3
ng嗯shēng声
A sound like 'hem' or 'hmm' made to clear one's throat before speaking, or as an interjection indicating a pause or thought.
他嗯了一声，似乎在思考如何回答这个问题。
He made an 'um' sound, seemingly thinking about how to answer the question.

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Questions about 嗯

What does 嗯 mean in Chinese?

嗯 (ǹg) means “A sound used to indicate a pause” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 嗯?

嗯 has 3 pronunciations: ǹg, ńg, ňg.

How many strokes does 嗯 have?

嗯 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 嗯?

嗯 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 嗯?

The radical of 嗯 is 口, and 嗯 is a phono-semantic compound.