面
Meaning:
face; surface, side; plane, dimension
HSK 2
Frequency:
#8723
Pinyin:
miàn
Strokes:
9
Radical:
面
How to Write 面 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "面" in Chinese
The Chinese character 面 (miàn) means "face; surface, side; plane, dimension". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 面 include: 一面, 上面, 下面.
📚 Words and Phrases with 面
Common words containing this character
一面
one side
HSK 2
上面
on top of
HSK 2
下面
below
HSK 2
下面
to boil noodles
HSK 2
世面
the wider world
HSK 2
干面
noodles mixed with a sauce and served with toppings (not in a soup)
HSK 2
介面
(Tw) interface (computing)
HSK 2
伊面
yi mein (or yee mee or yee-fu noodles etc), a variety of Cantonese egg noodle
HSK 2
位面
plane (of existence)
HSK 2
修面
to have a shave
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A person's face
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "面"?
- The pinyin is miàn
- How many strokes does "面" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "面" mean?
- face; surface, side; plane, dimension
- What is the radical of "面"?
- The radical is "面"