囔 meaning and stroke order
To mumble, to mutter
How to write 囔, stroke by stroke
25 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 囔
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- muttering, indistinct speech
How 囔 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Mouth.
口 gives the meaning and 囊 hints at the sound.
Radical: 口 (mouth), shared by 428 characters on this site.
How to remember 囔
A mouth 口 next to a bag 囊 (náng): words stuffed in a bag come out muffled, like someone mumbling. 口 gives the meaning of speech, and 囊 gives the sound.
囔 almost always appears in the reduplicated word 嘟囔 (dūnang) or 囔囔 (nāngnang), meaning to grumble or mutter under one's breath. Example: 他一边走一边嘟囔。(Tā yìbiān zǒu yìbiān dūnang.) He muttered to himself as he walked.
Common mistake: Learners often write 囊 (náng, bag) instead of 囔 because they sound alike. If the meaning is about speaking or mumbling, you need the 口 on the left. Also note the tone is first tone nāng, not the second tone of 囊.
Questions about 囔
How many strokes are in 囔?
囔 is written with 25 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 囔 mean?
囔 (nāng) means to mumble, to mutter.
How do you pronounce 囔?
囔 is pronounced nāng, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 囔?
The radical of 囔 is 口, which carries the idea of "mouth". Dictionaries list 囔 under this radical.
What is the difference between 嘟囔 and 嘀咕?
Both mean to mutter. 嘟囔 (dūnang) often suggests grumbling or complaining in a low voice. 嘀咕 (dígu) leans more toward whispering or having private doubts.
How is 囔 pronounced in 嘟囔?
In 嘟囔 the second syllable is usually read in the neutral tone, as dūnang. On its own the character is read nāng.