曩 (nǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 曩 (nǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曩 (nǎng) means "past / former times". with 21 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 曩 stroke by stroke?

曩 has 21 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 曩 and 曝?

曩 (nǎng) and 曝 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 曩?

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

Q: What common words use 曩?

Common words containing 曩 include: 曩日 (nǎng rì) — former days / in the past; 曩昔 (nǎng xī) — in the past / olden days; 曩时 (nǎng shí) — former times / in the past.

How to Write 曩

The character 曩 (nǎng) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

曩 is pronounced nǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means past / former times.

Common Words with 曩

曩日 nǎng rì

former days / in the past

曩昔 nǎng xī

in the past / olden days

曩时 nǎng shí

former times / in the past

Example Sentences

曩日的朋友再见。

nǎng rì de péng yǒu zài jiàn

Seeing friends from the past again.

曩昔的事情忘了。

nǎng xī de shì qíng wàng le

I've forgotten things from the past.

曩时这里很安静。

nǎng shí zhè lǐ hěn ān jìng

It used to be very quiet here.

Similar Characters

曝 bào

曦 xī

Practice Writing 曩 (nǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曩

What does 曩 (nǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曩 and 曝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曩?

What common words use 曩?

How to Write 曩 (nǎng)