淖 (nào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 淖 (nào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 淖 (nào) means "mud; slush; slushy". with 11 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 淖 stroke by stroke?

淖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 淖 and 洁?

淖 (nào) and 洁 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 淖?

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

Q: What common words use 淖?

Common words containing 淖 include: 泥淖 (ní nào) — Quagmire; 淖尔 (nào ěr) — lake (Mongolian loanword used in place names); 污淖 (wū nào) — Mud / Sludge.

How to Write 淖

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

淖 is pronounced nào in Mandarin Chinese. It means mud; slush; slushy.

Common Words with 淖

泥淖 ní nào

Quagmire

淖尔 nào ěr

lake (Mongolian loanword used in place names)

污淖 wū nào

Mud / Sludge

Example Sentences

汽车陷入了泥淖中。

qì chē xiàn rù le ní nào zhōng

The car got stuck in the mud.

查干淖尔是一个湖。

chá gàn nào ěr shì yí gè hú

Chagan Nur is a lake.

别让衣服沾上污淖。

bié ràng yī fú zhān shàng wū nào

Don't let your clothes get muddy.

Similar Characters

洁 jié

洄 huí

洇 yīn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 淖

What does 淖 (nào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 淖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 淖 and 洁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 淖?

What common words use 淖?

How to Write 淖 (nào)