萘 (nài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 萘 (nài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 萘 (nài) means "naphthalene". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萘 stroke by stroke?

萘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萘 and 兹?

萘 (nài) and 兹 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 萘?

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

Q: What common words use 萘?

Common words containing 萘 include: 萘丸 (nài wán) — mothballs; 萘酚 (nài fēn) — naphthol; 萘乙酸 (nài yǐ suān) — naphthalene acetic acid (NAA).

How to Write 萘

The character 萘 (nài) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萘 is pronounced nài in Mandarin Chinese. It means naphthalene.

Common Words with 萘

萘丸 nài wán

mothballs

萘酚 nài fēn

naphthol

萘乙酸 nài yǐ suān

naphthalene acetic acid (NAA)

Example Sentences

衣柜里放了萘丸。

yī guì lǐ fàng le nài wán

Mothballs were placed in the wardrobe.

这种药含有萘酚。

zhè zhǒng yào hán yǒu nài fēn

This medicine contains naphthol.

萘乙酸是生长素。

nài yǐ suān shì shēng zhǎng sù

Naphthalene acetic acid is a plant growth hormone.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萘

What does 萘 (nài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萘 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萘?

What common words use 萘?

How to Write 萘 (nài)