摁 meaning and stroke order
To press with a finger
How to write 摁, stroke by stroke
13 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 摁
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to press (with one's finger or hand)
How 摁 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Hand.
扌 gives the meaning and 恩 hints at the sound.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 摁
The hand radical 扌 on the left shows the action, and 恩 (ēn) on the right gives the sound. Picture a hand pressing down on a button labeled 恩 to remember 摁 (èn), to press with a finger.
摁 is a colloquial verb for pressing something with a finger or hand, such as a button, a doorbell, or a thumbprint. It is common in spoken Chinese and often pairs with words like 按钮 (ànniǔ) or 门铃 (ménlíng). Example: 你摁一下门铃。(Nǐ èn yíxià ménlíng.) Press the doorbell.
Common mistake: Learners often read 摁 with the first tone because of its phonetic part 恩 (ēn), but 摁 is fourth tone, èn. Also do not drop the 扌 and write 恩, which means kindness or grace.
Questions about 摁
How many strokes are in 摁?
摁 is written with 13 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 摁 mean?
摁 (èn) means to press with a finger.
How do you pronounce 摁?
摁 is pronounced èn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 摁?
The radical of 摁 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 摁 under this radical.
What is the difference between 摁 and 按?
Both can mean to press, and 按 (àn) is the more common and more formal word. 摁 is more colloquial and stresses pressing down with a finger or hand. In many everyday phrases, like pressing a button, either one works.
Can 摁 mean to hold someone down?
Yes, it can describe pressing something or someone down firmly with the hand. For example, 把他摁在地上 (bǎ tā èn zài dì shang) means to pin him to the ground.