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

Q: What does 铙 (náo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铙 (náo) means "Ancient percussion instrument / Big cymbals". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铙 stroke by stroke?

铙 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铙 and 钙?

铙 (náo) and 钙 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 铙?

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

Q: What common words use 铙?

Common words containing 铙 include: 铙钹 (náo bó) — Cymbals; 击铙 (jī náo) — to strike cymbals; 大铙 (dà náo) — Large ancient cymbal.

How to Write 铙

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铙 is pronounced náo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ancient percussion instrument / Big cymbals.

Common Words with 铙

铙钹 náo bó

Cymbals

击铙 jī náo

to strike cymbals

大铙 dà náo

Large ancient cymbal

Example Sentences

他在敲铙钹。

tā zài qiāo náo bó

He is clashing cymbals.

击铙的声音很大。

jī náo de shēng yīn hěn dà

The sound of the cymbals is very loud.

这是一个大铙。

zhè shì yí gè dà náo

This is a large ancient cymbal.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铙 (náo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铙

What does 铙 (náo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铙 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铙?

What common words use 铙?

How to Write 铙 (náo)