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

Q: What does 那 (nà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 那 (nà) means "That.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 那 stroke by stroke?

那 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 那 and 邓?

那 (nà) and 邓 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 那?

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

Q: What common words use 那?

Common words containing 那 include: 那个 (nà ge) — That one.; 那里 (nà lǐ) — There / Over there; 那么 (nà me) — So; in that case..

How to Write 那

The character 那 (nà) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

那 is pronounced nà in Mandarin Chinese. It means That..

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

Common Words with 那

那个 nà ge

That one.

那里 nà lǐ

There / Over there

那么 nà me

So; in that case.

Example Sentences

我要那个苹果。

wǒ yào nà ge píng guǒ

I want that apple.

那里有一只猫。

nà lǐ yǒu yī zhī māo

There is a cat there.

为什么那么贵？

wèi shén me nà me guì

Why is it so expensive?

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 那 (nà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 那

What does 那 (nà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 那 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 那 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 那?

What common words use 那?

How to Write 那 (nà)