闷
HSK 7–9
闷 (mèn): gloomy, depressed, melancholy
mèn
gloomy, depressed, melancholy
Pinyin
mèn
HSK Level
Level 7
Characters
1
English Meaning
gloomy, depressed, melancholy
How to Write 闷 (mèn)
闷 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.
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Origin of 闷
A phono-semantic compound: 心 (heart) carries the meaning, and 门 hints at the pronunciation.
What 闷 is Made Of
闷 is built from 2 components:
门gate, door, entrance, opening
心heart
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Words Using 闷
Common Chinese words that contain 闷:
沉闷
chénmèn
纳闷儿
nàmènr
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