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

Q: What does 捺 (nà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捺 (nà) means "to press down; downward stroke in calligraphy". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捺 stroke by stroke?

捺 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捺 and 拜?

捺 (nà) and 拜 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 捺?

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

Q: What common words use 捺?

Common words containing 捺 include: 按捺 (àn nà) — to restrain; to control; 撇捺 (piē nà) — left-falling and right-falling strokes; 捺印 (nà yìn) — to press a fingerprint or seal.

How to Write 捺

The character 捺 (nà) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

捺 is pronounced nà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to press down; downward stroke in calligraphy.

Common Words with 捺

按捺 àn nà

to restrain; to control

撇捺 piē nà

left-falling and right-falling strokes

捺印 nà yìn

to press a fingerprint or seal

Example Sentences

他按捺不住喜悦。

tā àn nà bù zhù xǐ yuè

He couldn't contain his joy.

汉字有撇也有捺。

hàn zì yǒu piē yě yǒu nà

Chinese characters have left-falling and right-falling strokes.

在这里捺个手印。

zài zhè lǐ nà gè shǒu yìn

Press a fingerprint here.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 捺 (nà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捺

What does 捺 (nà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捺 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捺?

What common words use 捺?

How to Write 捺 (nà)