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

Q: What does 楠 (nán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 楠 (nán) means "nanmu (a type of wood)". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 楠 stroke by stroke?

楠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 楠 and 桫?

楠 (nán) and 桫 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 楠?

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

Q: What common words use 楠?

Common words containing 楠 include: 楠木 (nán mù) — nanmu wood; 金丝楠 (jīn sī nán) — Phoebe zhennan (a precious wood); 楠竹 (nán zhú) — moso bamboo.

How to Write 楠

The character 楠 (nán) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

楠 is pronounced nán in Mandarin Chinese. It means nanmu (a type of wood).

Common Words with 楠

楠木 nán mù

nanmu wood

金丝楠 jīn sī nán

Phoebe zhennan (a precious wood)

楠竹 nán zhú

moso bamboo

Example Sentences

这张桌子是楠木做的。

zhè zhāng zhuō zi shì nán mù zuò de

This table is made of nanmu wood.

金丝楠非常名贵。

jīn sī nán fēi cháng míng guì

Phoebe zhennan is very precious.

山上有很多楠竹。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō nán zhú

There are many Moso bamboos on the mountain.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 楠

What does 楠 (nán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 楠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 楠 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 楠?

What common words use 楠?

How to Write 楠 (nán)