呐 (nà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 呐 (nà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呐 (nà) means "to shout; (particle)". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呐 stroke by stroke?

呐 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 呐 and 卟?

呐 (nà) and 卟 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 呐?

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

Q: What common words use 呐?

Common words containing 呐 include: 呐喊 (nà hǎn) — to shout; to cry out; 唢呐 (suǒ nà) — Suona (Chinese woodwind instrument); 呐呐 (nà nà) — stammering; speaking haltingly.

How to Write 呐

The character 呐 (nà) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

呐 is pronounced nà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shout; (particle).

Common Words with 呐

呐喊 nà hǎn

to shout; to cry out

唢呐 suǒ nà

Suona (Chinese woodwind instrument)

呐呐 nà nà

stammering; speaking haltingly

Example Sentences

观众在大声呐喊。

guān zhòng zài dà shēng nà hǎn

The audience is shouting loudly.

他在吹唢呐。

tā zài chuī suǒ nà

He is playing the suona.

他呐呐地说了几句。

tā nà nà dì shuō le jǐ jù

He mumbled a few words.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呐

What does 呐 (nà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呐 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呐?

What common words use 呐?

How to Write 呐 (nà)