弩 (nǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 弩 (nǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弩 (nǔ) means "Crossbow.". with 8 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弩 stroke by stroke?

弩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弩 and 弛?

弩 (nǔ) and 弛 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 弩?

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

Q: What common words use 弩?

Common words containing 弩 include: 弓弩 (gōng nǔ) — bows and crossbows; 弩箭 (nǔ jiàn) — Crossbow bolt; arrow.; 连弩 (lián nǔ) — repeating crossbow.

How to Write 弩

The character 弩 (nǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

弩 is pronounced nǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Crossbow..

Common Words with 弩

弓弩 gōng nǔ

bows and crossbows

弩箭 nǔ jiàn

Crossbow bolt; arrow.

连弩 lián nǔ

repeating crossbow

Example Sentences

这种弓弩很有力。

zhè zhǒng gōng nǔ hěn yǒu lì

This crossbow is very powerful.

弩箭飞向了目标。

nǔ jiàn fēi xiàng le mù biāo

The crossbow bolt flew toward the target.

古代人使用连弩。

gǔ dài rén shǐ yòng lián nǔ

Ancient people used repeating crossbows.

Similar Characters

弛 chí

弟 dì

张 zhāng

Practice Writing 弩 (nǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弩

What does 弩 (nǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弩 and 弛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弩?

What common words use 弩?

How to Write 弩 (nǔ)