喃 (nán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喃 (nán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喃 (nán) means "to mutter; to mumble". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喃 stroke by stroke?

喃 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喃 and 㕡?

喃 (nán) and 㕡 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 喃?

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

Q: What common words use 喃?

Common words containing 喃 include: 喃喃 (nán nán) — murmuring; muttering; 呢喃 (ní nán) — to murmur / twittering.

How to Write 喃

The character 喃 (nán) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喃 is pronounced nán in Mandarin Chinese. It means to mutter; to mumble.

Common Words with 喃

喃喃 nán nán

murmuring; muttering

呢喃 ní nán

to murmur / twittering

Example Sentences

他独自喃喃自语。

tā dú zì nán nán zì yǔ

He was muttering to himself alone.

小鸟在树上呢喃。

xiǎo niǎo zài shù shàng ní nán

The little bird is twittering in the tree.

他在喃喃说着什么。

tā zài nán nán shuō zhe shén me

He is murmuring something.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喃 (nán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喃

What does 喃 (nán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喃 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喃?

What common words use 喃?

How to Write 喃 (nán)