梅 Stroke Order — How to Write 梅
梅 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
梅 Radical and Character Components
梅 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 每 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 7 more strokes
梅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- méi
Meanings of 梅 in Chinese
1
méi梅
A deciduous tree, known for its cold resistance and fragrant five-petal blossoms (often white or red) that bloom in early spring. Its spherical fruits are typically sour (e.g., plum blossom, plum).
寒冷的冬天过去后，院子里的梅花悄然绽放，给人们带来春天的气息
After the cold winter passes, the plum blossoms in the yard quietly bloom, bringing a breath of spring to people.
Common Words and Phrases with 梅
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Syphilis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, primarily transmitted through sexual contact or from mother to fetus, affecting various organs over multiple stages.
早期发现和治疗梅毒对于预防并发症至关重要。
Early detection and treatment of syphilis are crucial for preventing complications.
2
Plum blossom, also known as Japanese apricot flower or winter plum.
寒冷的冬天里，梅花傲然绽放，给人们带来了希望。
In the cold winter, plum blossoms proudly bloom, bringing hope to people.
3
An essay or record about Meihua Ling (Plum Blossom Hill), a hill in Yangzhou famous for its plum trees, which was formed from dredged soil by a Ming Dynasty official.
我读了归有光的《梅花岭记》，对扬州的历史有了更深的了解。
I read Gui Youguang's 'Record of Meihualing' and gained a deeper understanding of Yangzhou's history.
4
Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was a highly influential Peking Opera artist, renowned for developing the unique 'Mei school' style.
梅兰芳以其精湛的艺术表演，在国际舞台上展现了京剧的独特魅力，赢得了广泛赞誉。
Mei Lanfang, with his exquisite artistic performances, showcased the unique charm of Peking Opera on the international stage, earning widespread acclaim.
5
A maidservant or housemaid in ancient China.
梅香急忙上前为小姐奉上热茶，她的手艺是府中一绝。
Meixiang quickly stepped forward to serve hot tea to her young mistress; her skill was unmatched in the manor.
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Méiyǔ refers to the continuous rainy season that occurs in early summer, especially in the Yangtze and Huai River region, coinciding with the ripening of plums.
梅雨季节的到来让空气变得潮湿
The arrival of the plum rain season makes the air humid.
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mume; Japanese apricot
夏天的时候，我喜欢用梅子泡水喝，酸甜可口。
In summer, I like to steep plums in water to drink; it's refreshingly sweet and sour.
More words with 梅
- là腊méi梅Wintersweet, Chinese allspice
- suān酸méi梅smoked or dark plum
- yáng杨méi梅bayberry, waxberry
- méi梅huā花lù鹿sika deer
- suān酸méi梅tāng汤Sour plum soup, Suanmeitang
- méi梅lán兰zhú竹jú菊Plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, The Four Gentlemen
- méi梅shù树plum tree, flowering plum
- méi梅yǔ雨jì季jié节plum rain season, rainy season
- méi梅huā花tú图plum blossom painting, plum painting
- méi梅nǚ女shì士Ms. Mei
- sōng松zhú竹méi梅Pine, bamboo, and plum, Three Friends of Winter
- lǎo老méi梅shù树old plum tree, ancient plum tree
- biāo摽méi梅shí时jié节Plum-picking season, Marriageable age
Idioms with 梅
- méi梅qī妻hè鹤zǐ子live a reclusive and refined life
- qīng青méi梅zhú竹mǎ马childhood sweethearts
- wàng望méi梅zhǐ止kě渴console oneself with imaginary things
- hè鹤zǐ子méi梅qī妻reclusive scholar's elegant solitude
- shuō说méi梅zhǐ止kě渴console oneself with fantasies
- wàng望méi梅xiāo消kě渴console oneself with imaginary things
- xiāng香yào药cuì脆méi梅fragrant herb crisp plum
- xuě雪tāi胎méi梅gǔ骨noble, pure, and unyielding character
- yì驿shǐ使méi梅huā花greetings and longing for a distant friend
- biào摽méi梅zhī之nián年a woman of marriageable age
- tiáo调jì剂yán盐méi梅mediate and harmonize conflicting elements
- qī妻méi梅zǐ子hè鹤Living reclusively, finding joy in nature
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Open the tool →Questions about 梅
What does 梅 mean in Chinese?
梅 (méi) means “A deciduous tree” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 梅?
梅 is pronounced méi in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 梅 have?
梅 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 梅?
梅 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 梅?
The radical of 梅 is 木, and 梅 is a phono-semantic compound.