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

Q: What does 钠 (nà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钠 (nà) means "Sodium". with 9 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钠 stroke by stroke?

钠 has 9 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钠 and 针?

钠 (nà) and 针 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 钠?

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

Q: What common words use 钠?

Common words containing 钠 include: 钠盐 (nà yán) — Sodium salt; 氯化钠 (lǜ huà nà) — Sodium chloride; 钠灯 (nà dēng) — Sodium lamp.

How to Write 钠

The character 钠 (nà) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

钠 is pronounced nà in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sodium.

Common Words with 钠

钠盐 nà yán

Sodium salt

氯化钠 lǜ huà nà

Sodium chloride

钠灯 nà dēng

Sodium lamp

Example Sentences

这种食物含钠盐多。

zhè zhǒng shí wù hán nà yán duō

This food is high in sodium.

食盐就是氯化钠。

shí yán jiù shì lǜ huà nà

Table salt is sodium chloride.

路边装了钠灯。

lù biān zhuāng le nà dēng

Sodium lamps are installed along the roadside.

Similar Characters

针 zhēn

钉 dīng

钊 zhāo

Practice Writing 钠 (nà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钠

What does 钠 (nà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钠 and 针?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钠?

What common words use 钠?

How to Write 钠 (nà)