民 Stroke Order — How to Write 民
民 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 民, 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.
民 Radical and Character Components
民 is an ideographic compound. An eye 巳 pierced by a dagger 戈, an old mark of slavery.
Radical: 民 + 1 more stroke
民 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- mín
Meanings of 民 in Chinese
1
mín民
the common people, populace
他们一直致力于改善民生。
They have always been committed to improving people's livelihood.
Refers to people or a population, as in 'resident' or 'common people'.
这个小区的居民都很友好。
The residents of this community are very friendly.
Of or relating to the common people; non-governmental; folk.
她喜欢听优美的民歌。
She likes listening to beautiful folk songs.
People of a specific group, community, or locality.
我们都是这个城市的市民。
We are all citizens of this city.
People engaged in various occupations, such as farmers or fishermen.
这个村子里的村民都很友善。
The villagers in this village are all very friendly.
Non-military; civilian.
民航客机通常比军用飞机更大更舒适。
Civilian airliners are usually larger and more comfortable than military aircraft.
Common Words and Phrases with 民
1
privately run; non-governmental
这家民办幼儿园深受家长好评。
This privately run kindergarten is highly praised by parents.
2
Militia; an armed force composed of ordinary citizens who are not professional soldiers and may engage in other work during peacetime.
村庄的民兵们每年都会进行紧急情况演练，以确保社区的安全。
The village militia members conduct emergency drills every year to ensure the safety of the community.
3
The people cannot bear the heavy burden or oppression imposed by the government or authorities; they are hard-pressed and suffering greatly.
为了在截稿日期前完成任务，编辑部所有成员都连轴转，长时间下来，大家都有点民不堪命了。
To complete the task before the deadline, all members of the editorial department worked around the clock. After a prolonged period, everyone felt utterly exhausted and unable to bear the pressure.
4
The people have no means of livelihood and can hardly survive.
那一年大旱，庄稼颗粒无收，导致百姓民不聊生
That year there was a great drought, crops yielded nothing, causing the common people to be unable to live in peace.
5
Civilian vessel
这条河上每天都有许多民船往来，运送着当地的农产品和游客。
Many civilian vessels travel on this river every day, transporting local agricultural products and tourists.
6
Civil law, which regulates private rights, property, and personal relationships between individuals and legal entities.
民法典的实施为社会提供了更加完善的法律保障，促进了交易的安全和个人权益的维护。
The implementation of the Civil Code provides more comprehensive legal protection for society, promoting transaction security and the safeguarding of individual rights.
7
Civil defense refers to the protective measures and emergency response activities organized by civil authorities for residents during enemy attacks, sabotage, or other hostile actions (e.g., air raids).
为了应对潜在的自然灾害，社区组织了一系列民防演练，提高居民的应急能力
To cope with potential natural disasters, the community organized a series of civil defense drills to enhance residents' emergency response capabilities.
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9
Popular indignation; the anger or resentment of the general public, especially towards injustice or wrongdoing.
那家公司的不道德行为激起了民众的强烈民愤。
The company's unethical actions sparked widespread public outrage.
10
social customs; folkways
这个村子的民风非常淳朴，村民们热情友善，彼此之间互帮互助。
The folk customs of this village are very simple and honest; the villagers are warm and friendly, helping each other out.
11
A folk song or ballad that originates among ordinary people in a specific region or country and becomes part of their cultural heritage.
这首民歌的旋律优美，充满了乡村生活的韵味
The melody of this folk song is beautiful, full of the charm of rural life.
12
Rural migrant worker, often involved in construction or other manual labor in cities.
许多民工为了改善家庭生活条件，从家乡来到城市打工。
Many migrant workers come from their hometowns to cities for work to improve their families' living conditions.
13
the Republic of China (1912-1949)
这座老宅的建筑风格很有民国特色。
The architectural style of this old house has distinct Republican era characteristics.
14
15
Pertaining to or originating from the common people; folk; popular; unofficial.
这项古老的民间艺术在当地非常受欢迎。
This ancient folk art is very popular in the local area.
16
A folktale or folk story, typically a traditional narrative passed down orally without a known author, specific time, or location.
世代相传的民间故事常常蕴含着古老的智慧和生活哲理。
Folktales passed down through generations often contain ancient wisdom and life philosophies.
More words with 民
- cūn村mín民villager
- mù牧mín民herdsman
- zāi灾mín民victims of natural disasters or war
- jī饥mín民starving people; famine victims
- jiàn贱mín民untouchable, pariah
- liáng良mín民Law-abiding citizen, Good citizen
- pín贫mín民poor people; pauper
- shù庶mín民Common people, Populace
- xiāng乡mín民Villager
- yí移mín民immigrant, migration
- yì逸mín民hermit, recluse
- jū居mín民Resident, Inhabitant
- xuǎn选mín民voter, elector
- jū居mín民diǎn点residential area
- jū居mín民qū区residential area
- pín贫mín民kū窟slum
- duò惰mín民an idle person; a vagrant
- hàn汉mín民the Han people
- jiān奸mín民traitorous people, wicked subjects
- lí黎mín民the common people; the multitude
Idioms with 民
- mín民ān安guó国tài泰people live in peace and the country is prosperous
- mín民bù不ān安zhěn枕people cannot sleep peacefully
- mín民fù富guó国qiáng强prosperous people, strong nation
- mín民gāo膏mín民zhī脂people's hard-earned wealth
- mín民hé和nián年fēng丰peaceful people, bountiful harvest
- mín民qíng情tǔ土sú俗local customs and social conditions
- mín民qíng情wù物lǐ理popular sentiment and principles of things
- mín民qióng穷cái财jìn尽people and resources utterly depleted
- mín民qióng穷cái财kuì匮people and state impoverished
- mín民shēng生diāo凋bì敝people's livelihood withered and ruined
- mín民wèi为bāng邦běn本The people are the foundation of a nation
- mín民yīn殷cái财fù阜prosperous people, abundant wealth
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Open the tool →Questions about 民
What does 民 mean in Chinese?
民 (mín) means “the common people, populace” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 民?
民 is pronounced mín in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 民 have?
民 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 民?
民 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 民. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 民?
The radical of 民 is 民, and 民 is an ideographic compound.