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囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
囊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

囊 Stroke Order — How to Write 囊

Stroke Order

囊 is written in 22 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.

囊 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 囊:口襄

囊 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (gate) carries the meaning, while 襄 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 19 more strokes

囊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • náng
  • nāng

Meanings of 囊 in Chinese

1

náng囊

Refers to a bag, pouch, or sac; commonly used in idioms like '囊括' (to win all, to include) or '囊空如洗' (penniless).
这部电影囊括了多项国际大奖。
This film swept multiple international awards.
Nángshēng (囊生) is a Tibetan term referring to a type of serf in traditional Tibetan society, often associated with a landlord's household. Also known as Lángshēng.
在历史文献中，我们可以了解到一些关于旧时囊生生活状况的描述。
In historical documents, we can learn about some descriptions of the living conditions of nángshēng in olden days.
Refers to a sac-like object, as seen in terms like 'gallbladder' (胆囊), 'capsule' (胶囊), or 'cyst' (囊肿).
这种药是胶囊形式的，很容易吞服
This medicine is in capsule form, making it easy to swallow.
2

nāng囊

Refers to the fat and tender meat from a pig's mammary area, as in the term 'náng chuài'.
这块囊膪肥而不腻，口感极佳。
This piece of náng chuài is fatty but not greasy, with an excellent texture.
Refers to being weak or timid, especially in character or action; also interchangeable with "囊膪" (flabby, weak).
他处理问题时总是有些囊揣，不敢果断做决定。
When dealing with problems, he always seems a bit timid and doesn't dare to make decisive decisions.

Common Words and Phrases with 囊

1
nāng囊chuài揣
Weak; feeble; cowardly
面对挑战时，他总是囊揣退缩，不敢向前
When faced with challenges, he always acts timid and retreats, afraid to move forward.
2
nāng囊chuài膪
Loose, fatty meat from the breast or belly of a pig.
奶奶做的红烧肉，那块囊膪炖得入口即化，肥而不腻，是孩子们的最爱。
Grandma's braised pork, the loose fatty meat stewed until it melts in your mouth, rich but not greasy, is the children's favorite.
3
náng囊kōng空rú如xǐ洗
To be completely penniless or without any money; broke.
经过这次购物狂欢，我已囊空如洗，只能在家吃泡面了。
After this shopping spree, I am completely broke and can only eat instant noodles at home.
4
náng囊kuò括
To include; to embrace; to encompass.
这次展览囊括了艺术家的所有早期作品。
This exhibition encompasses all of the artist's early works.
5
náng囊zhōng中wù物
Something easily obtained or assuredly within one's grasp; something that is 'in the bag'.
这次比赛的冠军对他来说简直是囊中物。
For him, the championship of this competition is a sure thing.
6
náng囊zhǒng肿
A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue, containing fluid, air, or other substances, that can form anywhere in the body.
医生检查发现她的肾脏上有一个小囊肿。
The doctor found a small cyst on her kidney during the examination.

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Questions about 囊

What does 囊 mean in Chinese?

囊 (náng) means “Refers to a bag, pouch, or sac” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 囊?

囊 has 2 pronunciations: náng, nāng.

How many strokes does 囊 have?

囊 has 22 strokes.

How do you write 囊?

囊 is written in 22 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 囊?

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