呶 (náo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 呶 (náo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呶 (náo) means "to pout / look!". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呶 stroke by stroke?

呶 has 8 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 呶 and 吁?

呶 (náo) and 吁 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 呶?

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 呶?

Common words containing 呶 include: 呶呶不休 (náo náo bù xiū) — to chatter incessantly; 喧呶 (xuān náo) — Clamorous; 呶呶 (náo náo) — chattering / talkative.

How to Write 呶

The character 呶 (náo) is written with 8 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

呶 is pronounced náo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pout / look!.

Common Words with 呶

呶呶不休 náo náo bù xiū

to chatter incessantly

喧呶 xuān náo

Clamorous

呶呶 náo náo

chattering / talkative

Example Sentences

他总是呶呶不休地说话。

tā zǒng shì náo náo bù xiū dì shuō huà

He is always talking incessantly.

外面的人群十分喧呶。

wài miàn de rén qún shí fēn xuān náo

The crowd outside is very noisy.

请不要在这里呶呶。

qǐng bú yào zài zhè lǐ náo náo

Please don't chatter here.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 呶 (náo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呶

What does 呶 (náo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呶 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呶?

What common words use 呶?

How to Write 呶 (náo)