绵 Stroke Order — How to Write 绵
绵 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.
绵 Radical and Character Components
绵 is an ideographic compound. A continuous thread 纟 of silk 帛.
Radical: 纟 + 8 more strokes
绵 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mián
Meanings of 绵 in Chinese
1
mián绵
Silk floss or wadding, used for padding clothes, quilts, or packing items. Examples include '丝绵' (silk floss) and '绵绸' (silk pongee).
这件羽绒服里填充着轻软的丝绵，非常保暖。
This down jacket is filled with light and soft silk floss, making it very warm.
Like silk floss, soft or weak; feeble.
我愿贡献自己的绵薄之力来帮助大家。
I am willing to offer my humble contribution to help everyone.
Continuous; extending endlessly, like silk or cotton floss.
群山连绵不绝，景色壮丽。
The mountains extend continuously, creating a magnificent scenery.
Describes a person's gentle, mild-mannered, or soft nature.
别看他高高大大的，脾气可绵了。
Don't let his tall and big appearance fool you, his temper is very gentle.
Common Words and Phrases with 绵
1
Soft white sugar, a fine-grained and slightly powdery white sugar.
做蛋糕时，我喜欢用绵白糖，因为它更容易溶解，而且口感更细腻。
When making cakes, I prefer to use soft white sugar because it dissolves more easily and creates a finer texture.
2
one's meagre strength; one's humble effort
我愿贡献我的绵薄之力，为社区服务。
I am willing to contribute my humble effort to serve the community.
3
Pongee, a type of spun silk fabric.
这条裙子是用优质绵绸制成的，手感柔软，光泽内敛。
This dress is made of high-quality spun silk fabric, which is soft to the touch and has a subtle luster.
4
critically ill; terminally ill
老人病势绵惙，医生们正在全力抢救。
The old man is critically ill, and doctors are doing their best to save him.
5
stretch in an unbroken chain
这条河流绵亘在广阔的平原上，滋养着两岸的土地。
This river stretches continuously across the vast plain, nourishing the land on both banks.
6
a needle hidden in silk floss; to be outwardly gentle but inwardly firm or ruthless
她平时看起来很和气，没想到处理工作起来却绵里藏针，丝毫不让步。
She usually seems very amiable, but when it comes to work, she's an iron fist in a velvet glove, not yielding an inch.
7
one's limited power; humble strength
虽然这只是我的绵力，但希望能帮助到有需要的人。
Although this is just my humble effort, I hope it can help those in need.
8
continuously; unintermittingly; uninterruptedly
远方的山脉绵联不断，构成一幅壮丽的画卷。
The distant mountain ranges stretch continuously, forming a magnificent panorama.
9
Careful, meticulous, or thoughtful, often in a detailed and thorough way.
这块布料的纹理非常绵密，摸起来手感极佳。
The texture of this fabric is very fine and close-knit, offering an excellent feel.
10
11
To stretch continuously and without interruption.
蜿蜒的海岸线绵延数十公里，景色宜人
The winding coastline stretches for tens of kilometers, offering pleasant scenery.
12
A woolly ruminant mammal, typically kept for its wool, meat, or milk. It is closely related to goats but generally has a stouter body and no beard in males.
小女孩温柔地抚摸着绵羊柔软的毛。
The little girl gently stroked the sheep's soft wool.
13
remote; far-reaching or long-lasting
这段友谊绵远而深厚，经历了无数的岁月考验。
This friendship is long-lasting and profound, having withstood the test of countless years.
14
silk floss
奶奶把旧棉被里的绵子重新弹松，准备做新的被子。
Grandma fluffed up the cotton floss from the old quilt, preparing to make a new one.
More words with 绵
- chán缠mián绵Intimate, Lingering
- yán延mián绵stretch long and unbroken
- sī丝mián绵silk floss, silk wadding
- mián绵cháng长Long and continuous, Lingering
- hǎi海mián绵Sponge, Sponge
- lián连mián绵continuous, unbroken
- mián绵ruǎn软soft, fluffy
- mián绵bó薄zhī之lì力My humble effort, My meager contribution
- mián绵mián绵xì细yǔ雨Drizzle, Continuous drizzle
- qiān芊mián绵Lush, Luxuriant
- mián绵gèn亘zài在stretch across, extend over
- yīn阴yǔ雨lián连mián绵continuous rain, persistent rainy weather
- qíng情huà话mián绵mián绵sweet nothings, whispering sweet nothings
- mián绵lián联bú不duàn断continuous, uninterrupted
- dàn淡shuǐ水hǎi海mián绵freshwater sponge
- fú福shòu寿mián绵yán延Long life and prosperity, Endless blessings and longevity
- fú福zé泽mián绵yán延Enduring blessings, Lasting good fortune
- fú福zé泽mián绵cháng长Long-lasting blessings, Enduring good fortune
- lián连mián绵yīn阴yǔ雨Continuous gloomy rain, Prolonged wet weather
- mián绵bó薄zhī之gōng功my humble efforts, a small contribution
Idioms with 绵
- mián绵lì力bó薄cái材lacking strength and talent
- mián绵mián绵bù不duàn断continuous and unbroken
- mián绵mián绵bù不jué绝continuous and unending
- mián绵mián绵bù不xī息continuous and unceasing
- mián绵yán延bù不duàn断continuously extending without breaking
- mián绵yán延bù不jué绝continuously stretching without end
- mián绵yán延qǐ起fú伏stretching undulating
- chán缠mián绵fěi悱cè恻deeply distressed and sorrowful
- cǐ此hèn恨mián绵mián绵endless lingering regret
- fěi悱cè恻chán缠mián绵deeply grieved and lingeringly sentimental
- fú福shòu寿mián绵mián绵continuous blessings and longevity
- lián连mián绵bù不duàn断continuous and unbroken
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Open the tool →Questions about 绵
What does 绵 mean in Chinese?
绵 (mián) means “Silk floss or wadding” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 绵?
绵 is pronounced mián in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 绵 have?
绵 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 绵?
绵 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 绵?
The radical of 绵 is 纟, and 绵 is an ideographic compound.