挪 (nuó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 挪 (nuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挪 (nuó) means "move; shift". with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 挪 stroke by stroke?

挪 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 挪 and 㧜?

挪 (nuó) and 㧜 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 挪?

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

Q: What common words use 挪?

Common words containing 挪 include: 挪动 (nuó dòng) — move; shift; 挪开 (nuó kāi) — to move aside; to move out of the way; 挪用 (nuó yòng) — to misappropriate; to embezzle.

How to Write 挪

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

挪 is pronounced nuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means move; shift.

Common Words with 挪

挪动 nuó dòng

move; shift

挪开 nuó kāi

to move aside; to move out of the way

挪用 nuó yòng

to misappropriate; to embezzle

Example Sentences

请挪动一下椅子。

qǐng nuó dòng yī xià yǐ zi

Please move the chair a bit.

把桌子挪开一点。

bǎ zhuō zi nuó kāi yì diǎn

Move the table a little bit.

他挪用了公款。

tā nuó yòng le gōng kuǎn

He embezzled public funds.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挪

What does 挪 (nuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挪 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挪?

What common words use 挪?

How to Write 挪 (nuó)