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混 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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混 Stroke Order — How to Write 混

Stroke Order

混 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

混 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵昆

混 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 昆 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 8 more strokes

混 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • hùn
  • hún

Meanings of 混 in Chinese

1

hùn混

To mix, blend, or confuse different things; to lump together.
不能把这两种完全不同的概念混为一谈。
These two entirely different concepts cannot be lumped together.
To be in disarray; to act in a careless or muddled manner.
他做事总是马马虎虎，喜欢瞎混。
He always does things carelessly and likes to just mess around.
To deceive, pretend, or to pass off something inferior as genuine, often by mixing it with the real thing or by slipping in unnoticed.
这家商店经常用劣质品混充优质品出售。
This shop often sells inferior products by passing them off as high-quality ones.
To live aimlessly or carelessly; to muddle through life without serious purpose or effort, often implying a lack of ambition or responsibility.
你不能就这样一直胡混下去，得找点有意义的事情做。
You can't just keep idling your life away like this; you need to find something meaningful to do.
2

hún混

Refers to a state of being turbid, unclear, or muddled, similar to the meaning of '浑' (hún).
这水太混了，看不清底。
The water is too turbid; I can't see the bottom.

Common Words and Phrases with 混

1
hùn混biān编
To organize different types of people or things into a single group or unit.
公司决定混编项目组，以便汇集不同部门的专业知识。
The company decided to form mixed project teams to combine expertise from various departments.
2
hún混dàn蛋
A derogatory term for a scumbag, jerk, or an unreasonable person.
那个偷走我自行车的混蛋，我一定要找到他！
That bastard who stole my bicycle, I must find him!
3
hùn混dùn沌
Chaos; in Chinese folklore, the primeval, undifferentiated state of the universe before creation. It can also describe a muddled or ignorant state, or metaphorically, an innocent childlike quality.
他的思绪一片混沌，无法集中精力。
His thoughts were a complete muddle, and he couldn't concentrate.
4
hùn混fàn饭
To make a living, or to sponge off others for meals.
他靠打零工混饭吃。
He makes a living by doing odd jobs.
5
hùn混fǎng纺
The process of combining two or more different types of fibers to create a mixed fabric.
这种面料是羊毛和真丝混纺的，手感非常柔软。
This fabric is a blend of wool and silk, very soft to the touch.
6
hùn混gǒng汞
To mix metal with mercury to form an alloy; to amalgamate.
在提取黄金的过程中，传统方法通常需要将金矿石与汞混汞，以便分离黄金。
In the process of gold extraction, traditional methods often require amalgamating gold ore with mercury to separate the gold.
7
hùn混hào号
nickname
他在学校里有个混号叫"闪电"，因为他跑步特别快。
He has a nickname at school called "Lightning" because he runs very fast.
8
hùn混hé合
To mix or blend different things together.
请将所有配料混合均匀，然后放入烤箱。
Please mix all ingredients evenly, then put them into the oven.
9
hùn混hé合wù物
A substance consisting of two or more different substances that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined, each retaining its individual properties.
这种沙拉酱是橄榄油和醋的完美混合物。
This salad dressing is a perfect mixture of olive oil and vinegar.
10
hùn混hùn混ér儿
hoodlum
他年轻的时候和一群混混儿混在一起，后来才幡然醒悟。
When he was young, he hung out with a group of hoodlums, but he later came to his senses.
11
hùn混jì迹
To frequent a place, often unworthily or incognito.
他年轻时曾混迹于街头乐队，对音乐有着独特的理解。
When he was young, he used to frequent street bands and had a unique understanding of music.
12
hùn混jiāo交
The intermingled growth of two or more types of trees.
这片山坡上，松树和柏树混交生长，形成了一道独特的风景线。
On this hillside, pine and cypress trees grow intermingled, forming a unique scenic line.
13
hùn混jiāo交lín林
A forest composed of two or more dominant tree species.
混交林在生态系统中扮演着重要的角色，因为它能增加生物多样性。
Mixed forests play an important role in the ecosystem because they can increase biodiversity.
14
hùn混jìn进
To secretly enter or infiltrate a place or organization, often by disguising one's true intentions.
他假扮成服务员，混进了派对现场
He disguised himself as a waiter and snuck into the party.
15
hùn混luàn乱
a state of disorder or confusion.
会议结束后，桌子上留下一片混乱，文件和笔散落得到处都是。
After the meeting, the table was left in a state of chaos, with documents and pens scattered everywhere.
16
hùn混máng茫
Vast and indistinct; chaotic.
清晨的山谷，薄雾弥漫，一切都显得混茫一片，只闻鸟语花香。
In the early morning valley, thick mist permeated, everything seemed vast and indistinct, with only the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers to be heard.

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Questions about 混

What does 混 mean in Chinese?

混 (hùn) means “To be in disarray” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 混?

混 has 2 pronunciations: hùn, hún.

How many strokes does 混 have?

混 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 混?

混 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 混?

The radical of 混 is 氵, and 混 is a phono-semantic compound.