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哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
哪 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

哪 Stroke Order — How to Write 哪

Stroke Order

哪 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

哪 Radical and Character Components

Components:口那

哪 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 那 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 7 more strokes

哪 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • nǎ
  • něi
  • na
  • né

Meanings of 哪 in Chinese

1

nǎ哪

An interrogative pronoun, followed by a noun or quantifier, used to ask for specification within a given range, similar to 'which' or 'where'. It can also be used in rhetorical questions to express denial or as a humble remark.
你喜欢哪种颜色？
Which color do you like?
2

něi哪

Used as a contraction of '哪' and '一', indicating 'which' or 'what' when referring to a selection from multiple items, not necessarily limited to a single one.
这些电影里，你最喜欢哪些？
Among these movies, which ones do you like the most?
3

na哪

Particle, a variant of 'a' when preceded by a word ending in 'n', expressing encouragement or a gentle urging.
好好学习哪！
Study hard!
4

né哪

Nézhā: a deity in ancient Chinese mythology, often depicted as a young boy with powerful weapons.
哪吒是深受喜爱的中国神话人物之一
Nézhā is one of the most beloved figures in Chinese mythology.

Common Words and Phrases with 哪

1
nǎ哪ér儿
where
你的书包在哪儿？
Where is your schoolbag?
2
něi哪gè个
which; who
这些水果中，你更喜欢哪个口味？
Among these fruits, which flavor do you prefer?
3
nǎ哪mén门zǐ子
Used to express surprise, disbelief, or disapproval, roughly meaning 'what kind of' or 'what sort of'. It questions the legitimacy or nature of something unreasonable or unexpected.
你这是哪门子的办法，根本解决不了问题。
What kind of method is this? It can't solve the problem at all.
4
nǎ哪pà怕
Even if; even though; no matter how.
哪怕遇到再大的困难，我们也要努力克服。
Even if we encounter great difficulties, we must strive to overcome them.
5
nǎ哪wèi位
Which person; who (polite, used when not recognizing someone or to ask for identification among several people).
请问，哪位能帮我把这份文件送到办公室？
Excuse me, who can help me deliver this document to the office?
6
něi哪xiē些
Which ones; what ones
你对这个项目有哪些建议？
What suggestions do you have for this project?
7
nǎ哪yàng样
what kind of
你喜欢哪样的书？
What kind of books do you like?
8
né哪zhā吒
Nezha (né,zhā) is a protective deity in Chinese folk religion and a popular character in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a youthful, brave, and powerful god. He is said to be the third son of Li Jing, the Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King, who is often identified with Vaisravana. Due to his youthful appearance and martial prowess, he symbolizes a young hero.
哪吒脚踏风火轮，手持乾坤圈，英勇无畏地降服了许多妖魔。
Nezha, riding on his Wind Fire Wheels and wielding his Universe Ring, fearlessly subdued many demons.

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Questions about 哪

What does 哪 mean in Chinese?

哪 (nǎ) means “An interrogative pronoun” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 哪?

哪 has 4 pronunciations: nǎ, něi, na, né.

How many strokes does 哪 have?

哪 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 哪?

哪 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 哪?

The radical of 哪 is 口, and 哪 is a phono-semantic compound.