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

Q: What does 脑 (nǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脑 (nǎo) means "brain". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脑 stroke by stroke?

脑 has 10 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脑 and 朊?

脑 (nǎo) and 朊 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 脑?

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

Q: What common words use 脑?

Common words containing 脑 include: 电脑 (diàn nǎo) — computer; 头脑 (tóu nǎo) — brain / mind; 脑子 (nǎo zi) — brain; mind.

How to Write 脑

The character 脑 (nǎo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

脑 is pronounced nǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means brain.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 脑 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 脑

电脑 diàn nǎo

computer

头脑 tóu nǎo

brain / mind

脑子 nǎo zi

brain; mind

Example Sentences

我买了一台新电脑。

wǒ mǎi le yī tái xīn diàn nǎo

I bought a new computer.

他的头脑很灵活。

tā de tóu nǎo hěn líng huó

He has a very flexible and quick mind.

动动你的脑子。

dòng dòng nǐ de nǎo zi

Use your brain.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

Practice Writing 脑 (nǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脑

What does 脑 (nǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脑 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脑?

What common words use 脑?

How to Write 脑 (nǎo)