拿 (ná) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拿 (ná) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拿 (ná) means "to take; to hold". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 拿 stroke by stroke?

拿 has 10 strokes. The radical is 手. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 拿 and 承?

拿 (ná) and 承 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 拿?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 手. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 拿?

Common words containing 拿 include: 拿着 (ná zhe) — holding; 拿走 (ná zǒu) — to take away; 拿手 (ná shǒu) — expert; specialty; good at.

How to Write 拿

The character 拿 (ná) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

拿 is pronounced ná in Mandarin Chinese. It means to take; to hold.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 拿 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 拿

拿着 ná zhe

holding

拿走 ná zǒu

to take away

拿手 ná shǒu

expert; specialty; good at

Example Sentences

他手里拿着花。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe huā

He is holding a flower in his hand.

谁拿走了我的书？

shuí ná zǒu le wǒ de shū

Who took my book?

这是我的拿手菜。

zhè shì wǒ de ná shǒu cài

This is my signature dish.

Similar Characters

承 chéng

拳 quán

挈 qiè

Practice Writing 拿 (ná)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拿

What does 拿 (ná) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拿 and 承?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拿?

What common words use 拿?

How to Write 拿 (ná)