明
Meaning:
bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light
HSK 1
Frequency:
#3080
Pinyin:
míng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
日
How to Write 明 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "明" in Chinese
The Chinese character 明 (míng) means "bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 明 include: 三明, 不明, 光明.
📚 Words and Phrases with 明
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: The light of the sun 日 and moon 月
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "明"?
- The pinyin is míng
- How many strokes does "明" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "明" mean?
- bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light
- What is the radical of "明"?
- The radical is "日"