面 Stroke Order — How to Write 面
面 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 面, 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.
面 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- miàn
Meanings of 面 in Chinese
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miàn面
The front part of the head; face; reputation or dignity (often in phrases like '脸面' or '颜面').
我们不能为了自己的脸面，做出不负责任的事情
We cannot do irresponsible things just for our own reputation.
To face; to turn one's face towards; to be opposite to.
我们应该勇敢地面对挑战。
We should bravely face challenges.
The outer surface or appearance of something; also, referring to superficiality, such as a superficial friend or the face value of a ticket.
他只是我的面友，不是真心朋友。
He is just a superficial acquaintance, not a true friend.
Side, aspect, or direction; used to indicate a particular part or side of something.
请把书放在桌子前面。
Please put the book on the front of the table.
A measure word, commonly used for flat objects.
她买了一面大镜子。
She bought a large mirror.
To meet or discuss directly in person.
我希望我们能当面谈谈这个项目。
I hope we can discuss this project in person.
In geometry, a surface; a two-dimensional extent without thickness, such as a plane or curved surface.
这个球体的表面是一个曲面。
The surface of this sphere is a curved surface.
Flour made from grain, especially wheat flour.
我今天想用面粉做一顿美味的面条。
Today I want to use flour to make a delicious meal of noodles.
Powder; fine particles of a substance.
他往汤里撒了些胡椒面。
He sprinkled some pepper powder into the soup.
Noodles; a strip of food made from flour and water.
你喜欢吃什么面？
What kind of noodles do you like to eat?
Refers to food that is soft, floury, or mealy, often due to low fiber content.
这个土豆很面。
This potato is very mealy/soft.
Common Words and Phrases with 面
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A type of van or minibus, often nicknamed 'bread van' due to its resemblance to a rectangular loaf of bread.
这辆面包车空间很大，可以装下我们所有的行李。
This van has a lot of space and can fit all our luggage.
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A tall tropical tree that produces an edible fruit called breadfruit, with useful bark and wood.
在许多热带岛屿上，面包果是当地居民的主食之一，它通常被烘烤、煮或炸着吃。
On many tropical islands, breadfruit is one of the staple foods for local residents, often eaten baked, boiled, or fried.
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To face a wall and meditate, often in a Buddhist context for quiet contemplation.
他在寺庙中面壁数年，最终悟得了佛法真谛。
He meditated facing a wall in the temple for several years, eventually realizing the true essence of Buddhist teachings.
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to report in person
关于新项目的进展，我将择日向您面禀，确保所有信息都传达到位
Regarding the progress of the new project, I will choose a day to report to you in person to ensure all information is clearly conveyed.
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To remain composed and show no sign of fear or panic, keeping one's facial expression unchanged, even in challenging circumstances.
即使面对突如其来的巨响，经验丰富的消防员也面不改色，迅速指导大家撤离
Even when faced with a sudden loud noise, the experienced firefighter remained composed and quickly guided everyone to evacuate.
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The final half-inch to one-inch thick mortar layer of concrete, typically on surfaces like floors, sidewalks, driveways, or curbs.
为了提高地面的耐磨性，施工团队在混凝土基层上铺设了一层高质量的砂浆面层
To improve the wear resistance of the ground, the construction team laid a high-quality mortar wearing course over the concrete base.
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Explain personally; state face to face.
她决定亲自去经理办公室面陈自己的意见。
She decided to go to the manager's office in person to present her views.
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reproach to one's face
小明鼓起勇气，面斥了老师在作业批改中的疏忽。
Xiao Ming mustered his courage and openly pointed out the teacher's oversight in grading the homework.
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To face or confront a situation, difficulty, or person.
面对新的挑战，她总是充满信心。
Facing new challenges, she is always full of confidence.
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The stated value on a coin, banknote, or other financial instrument.
这张优惠券的面额是五十元。
The face value of this coupon is fifty yuan.
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A fine powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for baking.
做蛋糕需要用到面粉。
Flour is needed to make cakes.
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With one's hands tied behind one's back (as a sign of surrender or captivity).
小偷被发现后，村民们将他面缚，等待警察到来。
After the thief was discovered, the villagers tied his hands behind his back and waited for the police to arrive.
More words with 面
- jú局miàn面situation; state of affairs
- lǐ里miàn面inside; interior
- chǎo炒miàn面Chow Mein
- fēng封miàn面Cover
- jiè界miàn面Interface.
- liáng凉miàn面Cold noodles
- lòu露miàn面appear, show up
- qiáo桥miàn面bridge deck, deck
- bǎn版miàn面layout
- cāng舱miàn面The deck or topside of a ship.
- jié截miàn面cross section
- lóu楼miàn面floor area; floor space
- móu谋miàn面to meet; to see each other
- pèng碰miàn面to meet; to see each other
- pī劈miàn面directly, right in the face
- piàn片miàn面one-sided; partial; unilateral
- pōu剖miàn面cross-section, profile
- shì饰miàn面Facing, Finishing
- shòu寿miàn面Longevity noodles, Birthday noodles
- tāng汤miàn面noodles in soup
Idioms with 面
- miàn面hóng红ěr耳chì赤flushed in the face and ears
- miàn面huáng黄jī肌shòu瘦sallow and emaciated
- miàn面mào貌yī一xīn新to take on an entirely new look
- miàn面miàn面jù俱dào到attend to every detail
- miàn面miàn面xiāng相qù觑look at each other in blank dismay
- miàn面mù目kě可zēng憎repulsive countenance
- miàn面mù目lí黧hēi黑haggard and sallow-faced
- miàn面mù目quán全fēi非changed beyond recognition
- miàn面mù目yī一xīn新to take on a completely new look
- miàn面mù目zhēng狰níng狞fierce and menacing look
- miàn面qiáng墙ér而lì立utterly ignorant or unlearned
- miàn面rú如fù傅fěn粉face like applied powder
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Open the tool →Questions about 面
What does 面 mean in Chinese?
面 (miàn) means “The front part of the head” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 面?
面 is pronounced miàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 面 have?
面 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 面?
面 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 面. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 面?
The radical of 面 is 面, and 面 is a pictograph.