How to Write 衲
The character 衲 (nà) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
衲 is pronounced nà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to patch (clothes); monk's robe.
Common Words with 衲
老衲
lǎo nà
Old monk (a humble way for a monk to refer to himself).
补衲
bǔ nà
To patch / To mend
衲衣
nà yī
patchwork robe (worn by monks)
Example Sentences
老衲住在山里。
lǎo nà zhù zài shān lǐ
The old monk lives in the mountains.
他在补衲旧衣服。
tā zài bǔ nà jiù yī fú
He is patching old clothes.
这件衲衣很旧了。
zhè jiàn nà yī hěn jiù le
This monk's robe is very old.
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