尼 Stroke Order — How to Write 尼
尼 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, 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.
尼 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 尸 + 2 more strokes
尼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- ní
Meanings of 尼 in Chinese
1
ní尼
An abbreviation for 'bhikkhuni', referring to a Buddhist nun or a female renunciant in Buddhism. Often seen in terms like 'nígū' (Buddhist nun) or 'ní'ān' (nunnery).
这座古老的尼庵里住着几位慈祥的尼姑。
Several kind nuns live in this ancient nunnery.
Similar to 'nì' (昵), meaning close, intimate, or familiar.
小鸟在枝头尼尼细语。
Little birds whisper intimately on the branches.
Common Words and Phrases with 尼
1
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German idealist philosopher, known for his concepts such as the 'will to power' and 'Übermensch', who critically examined traditional morality and religion. His controversial ideas later influenced German fascism.
尼采的哲学思想对后世文学和艺术产生了深远的影响。
Nietzsche's philosophical ideas had a profound impact on subsequent literature and art.
2
A Buddhist nun.
那位尼姑在寺庙里修行多年，生活平静而充实。
That nun has been practicing in the temple for many years, leading a peaceful and fulfilling life.
3
Nylon is a synthetic fiber made from polyamide, used to produce various textiles, bristles, and sheets.
这件外套是用尼龙做的，非常轻便防水。
This jacket is made of nylon, very lightweight and waterproof.
4
The Nile River is the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa into the Mediterranean Sea. It is often referred to as the 'father of African rivers'.
尼罗河是古埃及文明的摇篮，为沿岸居民带来了生命和繁荣。
The Nile River is the cradle of ancient Egyptian civilization, bringing life and prosperity to its inhabitants along its banks.
More words with 尼
- sēng僧ní尼Buddhist monks and nuns
- zǔ阻ní尼damping
- bǐ比jī基ní尼Bikini
- kěn肯ní尼yà亚Kenya
- wēi威ní尼sī斯Venice
- bèi倍lǐ里ní尼Bellini
- gē哥bái白ní尼Copernicus
- shì释jiā迦móu牟ní尼Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.
- ní尼ní尼Nini
- mǎ马tí提ní尼A classic cocktail., A brand of vermouth.
- ní尼ān庵nunnery, convent
- ní尼jìn近nicotine
- ài爱shā沙ní尼yà亚Estonia
- xuē削fà发wèi为ní尼To become a nun, To shave one's head and become a nun
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Open the tool →Questions about 尼
What does 尼 mean in Chinese?
尼 (ní) means “An abbreviation for 'bhikkhuni'” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 尼?
尼 is pronounced ní in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 尼 have?
尼 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 尼?
尼 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 尸. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 尼?
The radical of 尼 is 尸.