秘 Stroke Order — How to Write 秘
秘 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 禾, 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.
秘 Radical and Character Components
秘 is a phono-semantic compound: 禾 (grain) carries the meaning, while 必 indicates the sound.
Radical: 禾 + 5 more strokes
秘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mì
- bì
Meanings of 秘 in Chinese
1
mì秘
Not publicly known or disclosed; confidential; mysterious.
这座古老的图书馆里藏着许多神秘的古籍。
This ancient library contains many mysterious ancient books.
To keep something secret; to conceal information and not reveal it.
她将这件事情秘而不宣，以免引起不必要的恐慌。
She kept this matter secret, so as not to cause unnecessary panic.
Precious and rare; often refers to valuable or ancient items such as secret texts, rare books, or hidden treasures.
这件艺术品被誉为博物馆的镇馆之秘宝。
This artwork is hailed as the museum's prized secret treasure.
2
bì秘
Used as the first character in the name of the South American country 'Peru' (秘鲁) when pronounced 'bì'.
秘鲁是一个拥有丰富历史的南美国家。
Peru is a South American country with a rich history.
Common Words and Phrases with 秘
1
A treasured private copy of a rare book.
图书馆的角落里藏着一本古老的秘本，记载着失传的草药知识。
In a corner of the library lay an ancient, rare book, documenting lost herbal knowledge.
2
Secretly handed down; esoteric.
这道菜的独特调味方法是家族世代相传的秘传。
The unique seasoning method for this dish is a secret family recipe passed down through generations.
3
To keep something secret and not disclose it publicly.
公司对这项创新技术秘而不宣，直到申请到专利才正式公开。
The company kept this innovative technology a secret until the patent application was granted and it was officially disclosed.
4
a secret recipe or formula, often one that is traditional or passed down, especially for medicine.
她拥有一份祖传的秘方，能做出世界上最美味的饺子。
She possesses an inherited secret recipe that can make the most delicious dumplings in the world.
5
A secret method or trick for achieving success or solving a problem.
成功的秘诀在于持之以恒的努力和永不放弃的精神。
The secret to success lies in persistent effort and a never-give-up spirit.
6
Peru, a country in South America, with its capital Lima.
我梦想着有一天能去秘鲁旅行，探索马丘比丘的神秘遗迹。
I dream of traveling to Peru someday to explore the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu.
7
Something that is kept hidden or unknown from others; a secret.
她保守着一个关于她童年的小秘密。
She keeps a small secret about her childhood.
8
secret history; inside story, often referring to undisclosed historical events or private, often scandalous, lives.
这位著名艺术家的秘史在传记中被首次披露，揭示了他创作灵感背后不为人知的私人情感纠葛。
The famous artist's secret history was revealed for the first time in the biography, uncovering the unknown private emotional entanglements behind his creative inspiration.
9
A secret or private room, often used for confidential meetings or activities by a group or individuals; a back room.
我们在这个古老的图书馆里发现了一个隐藏的秘室，里面堆满了珍贵的古籍。
We discovered a hidden secret chamber in this ancient library, filled with valuable old books.
10
A person employed to handle correspondence, daily affairs, and various tasks for a superior.
我的秘书负责安排我的会议和管理我的日程。
My secretary is responsible for arranging my meetings and managing my schedule.
11
A nostrum; a medicine with a secret formula, often with unproven efficacy or not widely accepted.
这位老中医传承了家族的秘药，帮助许多病人缓解了痛苦。
This old traditional Chinese medicine doctor inherited his family's secret remedy, helping many patients alleviate their suffering.
12
to secretly store or hide away; a private collection of treasures
这位艺术家将她早期的作品秘藏于一个尘封的阁楼里，不愿轻易示人
The artist secretly kept her early works hidden in a dusty attic, unwilling to easily show them to others.
More words with 秘
- ào奥mì秘profound mystery
- yǐn隐mì秘hidden or secret
- guǐ诡mì秘Mysterious, Secretive
- xuán玄mì秘mysterious; profound and secretive
- guài怪mì秘strange and mystic
- shén神mì秘Mysterious, Mystery
- biàn便mì秘constipation
- mì秘jìng境secret realm, hidden gem
- mì秘zhì制secret recipe, secretly made
- mì秘jí籍secret manual, cheats
- shén神mì秘gǎn感Sense of mystery, Mystique
- xiǎo小mì秘mi密little secret, small secret
- mì秘shu书shěng省Secretariat, Imperial Secretariat
- mì秘shū书zhǎng长Secretary-General, General Secretary
- mì秘mi密huā花yuán园Secret Garden
- mì秘mi密jì计huà划secret plan, covert plan
- mì秘mi密zǔ组zhī织secret organization, secret society
- shén神mì秘sè色cǎi彩a sense of mystery, an air of mystery
- chéng成gōng功mì秘jué诀secret to success, key to success
- mì秘mì密rèn任wu务secret mission, covert operation
Idioms with 秘
- mì秘ér而bù不lù露keep secret and not reveal
- guǐ诡mì秘mò莫cè测mysterious and unpredictable
- shén神mì秘mò莫cè测mysterious and unfathomable
- zōng踪jì迹guǐ诡mì秘secretive and elusive movements
- zǔ祖chuán传mì秘fāng方ancestral secret family recipe
- mì秘ér而bù不xiè泄keep strictly confidential
- mì秘ér而bù不yán言keep a secret and not speak
- gōu钩xuán玄liè猎mì秘delve into profound mysteries
- gōu钩yuán元zhāi摘mì秘delve into profound mysteries
- qián潜dé德mì秘xíng行unseen noble conduct
- chōu抽mì秘chěng骋yán妍Express profound ideas and display brilliant talents
- yuán元jīng经mì秘zhǐ旨profound, subtle, esoteric principles
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Open the tool →Questions about 秘
What does 秘 mean in Chinese?
秘 (mì) means “Not publicly known or disclosed” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 秘?
秘 has 2 pronunciations: mì, bì.
How many strokes does 秘 have?
秘 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 秘?
秘 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 禾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 秘?
The radical of 秘 is 禾, and 秘 is a phono-semantic compound.