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那 Stroke Order — How to Write 那

Stroke Order

那 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.

那 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 那:阝

Radical: 阝 + 4 more strokes

那 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • nà
  • nǎ
  • nèi
  • nā

Meanings of 那 in Chinese

1

nà那

Refers to a distant time, place, or object, contrasting with 'this' or 'these'. It's similar to 'that' or 'those'.
那个地方很美，我希望能再去一次。
That place is very beautiful; I hope I can go there again.
2

nǎ那

An archaic or regional variant of '哪' (nǎ), used as an interrogative pronoun for 'which' or 'what'. This usage is not common in contemporary mainland Chinese.
那本书是你喜欢的?
Which book do you like?
3

nèi那

A phonetic contraction of '那' (nà) and '一' (yī), used to refer to 'that one' or 'those' specific items or periods, not necessarily limited to a single quantity.
那几本书我都看完了。
I have finished reading all those few books.
4

nā那

surname

Common Words and Phrases with 那

1
nà那biān边
there; over there
那边有家新开的咖啡馆，我们去尝尝吧。
There's a new coffee shop over there, let's go try it.
2
nà那bù不lè勒sī斯
Naples, a beautiful port city in southern Italy.
那不勒斯以其迷人的海湾和古老的历史遗迹而闻名，吸引着世界各地的游客
Naples is renowned for its charming bay and ancient historical sites, attracting tourists from all over the world.
3
nà那dá达mù慕
Nadam (nàdámù) is a traditional Mongolian festival and mass gathering that features sports like wrestling, archery, and dancing.
每年夏天，草原上都会举办盛大的那达慕大会，吸引着无数游客前来观看。
Every summer, a grand Naadam festival is held on the grasslands, attracting countless visitors.
4
nà那gè个
That (demonstrative pronoun); it can also be used as a filler word or to vaguely refer to something, or for emphasis.
那个苹果看起来很新鲜。
That apple looks very fresh.
5
nà那huì会er儿
then; at that time
我记得那会儿我们经常一起去公园散步。
I remember back then we often went for walks in the park together.
6
nà那jiù就
Then; in that case. It is often used to indicate a cause-effect relationship or other connection with something previously mentioned.
如果你不喜欢这个颜色，那我们就换一个。
If you don't like this color, then we'll change it.
7
nà那me么
then; in that case; to that extent/degree.
这本书的内容没有那么深奥，很容易理解。
The content of this book is not that profound; it's easy to understand.
8
nà那me么diǎn点er儿
so little/few; such a small quantity/number
冰箱里只剩下那么点儿水果，不够招待客人了
There's only such a tiny bit of fruit left in the fridge, not enough to entertain guests.
9
nà那me么zhāo着
to act or behave in a certain (often undesirable) way
你别太着急，咱们就那么着吧，顺其自然。
Don't be too anxious; let's just proceed in that way and let nature take its course.
10
nèi那xiē些
Those.
那些花非常漂亮，我真想把它们带回家
Those flowers are very beautiful, I really want to take them home.

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Questions about 那

What does 那 mean in Chinese?

那 (nà) means “Refers to a distant time” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 那?

那 has 4 pronunciations: nà, nǎ, nèi, nā.

How many strokes does 那 have?

那 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 那?

那 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 那?

The radical of 那 is 阝.