粘 Stroke Order — How to Write 粘
粘 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 米, 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.
粘 Radical and Character Components
粘 is a phono-semantic compound: 米 (grain) carries the meaning, while 占 indicates the sound.
Radical: 米 + 5 more strokes
粘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- nián
- zhān
Meanings of 粘 in Chinese
1
nián粘
sticky; adhesive; to stick; to paste (same as '黏')
这些糯米糍特别粘牙。
These glutinous rice cakes are particularly sticky to the teeth.
2
zhān粘
To stick or adhere (of sticky substances); to bond together.
米饭粘锅了。
The rice stuck to the pot.
To stick or paste something onto another surface using an adhesive.
请把这张海报粘在墙上。
Please stick this poster on the wall.
To stick to; to adhere to; to get stained with (similar to 沾).
灰尘都粘在上面了。
The dust has all stuck to it.
Common Words and Phrases with 粘
1
To stick to or cling to someone persistently, making it difficult for them to get away; to be clingy.
他总是粘缠着我，问我作业怎么做，真让人头疼
He always clung to me, asking how to do his homework, which was really a headache.
2
An insect, commonly known as army worm or grass worm. Its larvae are major agricultural pests, feeding on crops like rice, wheat, and corn.
农民们正在努力防治田地里的粘虫，以保护庄稼不受侵害。
Farmers are working hard to control armyworms in their fields to protect their crops from damage.
3
Viscous and thick; having a sticky, heavy consistency that does not flow easily.
蜂蜜是一种粘稠的液体。
Honey is a viscous liquid.
4
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
这种蜂蜜的粘度很高，流动得很慢。
This honey has high viscosity and flows very slowly.
5
To adhere or stick to something.
胶水使两张纸粘附在一起。
The glue causes the two pieces of paper to adhere to each other.
6
To bind or bond objects together with an adhesive.
这位工匠用特殊的胶水将木材粘合起来，制作出一个坚固的桌子。
The craftsman bonded the wood pieces together with special glue to create a sturdy table.
7
Sticky, viscous, or glutinous; also, describing someone as languid, listless, or lacking in vitality.
这碗粥煮得有点粘糊，口感不太好。
This bowl of porridge is cooked a bit gooey, the texture isn't very good.
8
Ropiness in food, a condition where it becomes slimy or stringy due to bacterial or fungal contamination.
这块肉已经变得粘滑，闻起来也有异味，不能吃了。
This piece of meat has become slimy and smells off, it's not edible.
9
Viscose, a sticky solution primarily containing cellulose xanthate, used to produce regenerated fibers and films.
这种面料摸起来非常柔软，因为它是由粘胶纤维制成的。
This fabric feels very soft because it is made of viscose fibers.
10
To stick together; to bond; to cohere.
这种胶水能把不同材料牢固地粘结在一起，形成稳定的结构。
This type of glue can firmly bond different materials together, forming a stable structure.
11
To compact; to gather, combine, or stick together to form a cohesive and unified whole.
团队成员之间的信任感有助于增强团队的粘聚力，使其更有效地协作。
The sense of trust among team members helps enhance the team's cohesion, enabling them to collaborate more effectively.
12
Slime mold, a type of fungus-like organism (Myxomycetes).
粘菌通常生活在潮湿的森林地面，它们像一团缓慢移动的果冻。
Slime molds usually live on the moist forest floor, resembling a slowly moving mass of jelly.
13
Adhesion; to stick or cohere together
长时间存放在潮湿环境中的旧照片容易发生粘连，导致取下时损坏
Old photos stored in a humid environment for a long time are prone to sticking together, causing damage when removed.
14
A membrane rich in mucous glands, specifically one that lines passages or cavities (such as the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts) which communicate directly or indirectly with the exterior of the body.
鼻腔的粘膜有助于湿润吸入的空气并捕获灰尘。
The mucous membrane of the nasal cavity helps to moisten inhaled air and trap dust.
15
Muddled, indecisive, or inefficient in one's actions; it can also describe an insistent and unrelenting manner.
这个城市的交通拥堵问题，真是粘皮带骨，多年来都没有得到彻底解决。
The traffic congestion problem in this city is truly deeply ingrained, and it has not been thoroughly resolved for many years.
More words with 粘
- nián粘tǔ土clay
- zhān粘yá牙sticky teeth, sticky
- nián粘hé合céng层Adhesive layer, Bonding layer
- nián粘hé合jì剂adhesive, glue
- nián粘hé合lì力adhesion, adhesive force
- nián粘jù聚lì力cohesion, cohesive force
- nián粘hǎo好stick well, glue properly
- nián粘dé得sticky, adheres
- zhān粘jiāo胶xiān纤wéi维viscose fiber, viscose
- nián粘hé合qǐ起lái来stick together, bond together
Idioms with 粘
- zhān粘huā花rě惹cǎo草flirt with many people
- zhān粘huā花rě惹xù絮engage in illicit flirtation
- zhān粘pí皮zhe着gǔ骨stubborn and inflexible
- nián粘pí皮zhuó著gǔ骨indecisive, hesitant, or overly meticulous
- rě惹cǎo草zhān粘huā花to be romantically promiscuous
- zhān粘lìn吝jiǎo缴rào绕tediously cling to trivial gains
- jiě解zhān粘qù去fù缚Free from attachments and restraints
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Open the tool →Questions about 粘
What does 粘 mean in Chinese?
粘 (nián) means “sticky” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 粘?
粘 has 2 pronunciations: nián, zhān.
How many strokes does 粘 have?
粘 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 粘?
粘 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 米. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 粘?
The radical of 粘 is 米, and 粘 is a phono-semantic compound.