(míng)

Meaning:

bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light

HSK 1
Frequency: #3080
Pinyin: míng
Strokes: 8
Radical:

How to Write - 8 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "明" in Chinese

The Chinese character (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

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"