How to Write 讷
The character 讷 (nè) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
讷 is pronounced nè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slow of speech / Taciturn.
Common Words with 讷
木讷
mù nè
Taciturn / Simple and slow of speech
讷讷
nè nè
To speak haltingly / To stammer
刚毅木讷
gāng yì mù nè
resolute and simple / firm and unarticulated
Example Sentences
他性格木讷，不爱说话。
tā xìng gé mù nè bù ài shuō huà
He is simple and plain-spoken, and doesn't like to talk.
他讷讷地解释了几句。
tā nè nè dì jiě shì le jǐ jù
He explained a few words haltingly.
他是一个刚毅木讷的人。
tā shì yí gè gāng yì mù nè de rén
He is a resolute and reticent person.
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