恼 (nǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恼 (nǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恼 (nǎo) means "Annoyed or angry.". with 9 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 恼 stroke by stroke?

恼 has 9 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 恼 and 忡?

恼 (nǎo) and 忡 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 恼?

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

Q: What common words use 恼?

Common words containing 恼 include: 烦恼 (fán nǎo) — Worried or troubled; 苦恼 (kǔ nǎo) — Distressed / vexed; 恼火 (nǎo huǒ) — Annoyed or irritated..

How to Write 恼

The character 恼 (nǎo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

恼 is pronounced nǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Annoyed or angry..

Common Words with 恼

烦恼 fán nǎo

Worried or troubled

苦恼 kǔ nǎo

Distressed / vexed

恼火 nǎo huǒ

Annoyed or irritated.

Example Sentences

别为这事烦恼。

bié wèi zhè shì fán nǎo

Don't be troubled by this.

他感到很苦恼。

tā gǎn dào hěn kǔ nǎo

He feels very distressed.

这件事让他很恼火。

zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn nǎo huǒ

This matter made him very angry.

Similar Characters

忡 chōng

忤 wǔ

忧 yōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恼

What does 恼 (nǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恼 and 忡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恼?

What common words use 恼?

How to Write 恼 (nǎo)