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乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
乃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

乃 Stroke Order — How to Write 乃

Stroke Order

乃 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丿, 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.

乃 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 乃:丿

乃 is an ideographic compound. A pregnant woman; compare 孕.

Radical: 丿 + 1 more stroke

乃 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • nǎi

Meanings of 乃 in Chinese

1

nǎi乃

When pronounced "nǎi", 乃 can mean "only then," "then," or "thereupon," indicating that an action or state occurs as a direct result or consequence of a preceding condition or action. It often implies a realization or completion after a process.
他苦读数载，乃考入理想大学。
After years of diligent study, he was then admitted to his dream university.
Used as a copula, meaning 'is' or 'to be'. It often carries a formal or literary tone, indicating something is truly or essentially what is stated.
读书乃人生一大乐事。
Reading is one of life's greatest pleasures.
To the extent of; even; actually (indicating an unexpected or surprising situation or outcome).
他学习很努力，乃至于周末也在图书馆。
He studies very hard, even spending his weekends in the library.
Therefore; thereupon; then (indicating a consequence or sequence of events)
因情况复杂，我们乃决定寻求专业帮助。
Because the situation was complex, we then decided to seek professional help.
Used formally or literarily, meaning 'your' or 'yours', indicating possession.
昔日与乃友相遇，他安好否？
I met your friend some time ago; is he doing well?

Common Words and Phrases with 乃

1
nǎi乃shì是
is; indeed is
他的成功乃是勤奋和坚持不懈的结果。
His success is the result of diligence and perseverance.
2
nǎi乃zhì至
and even; up to; extending to
他把房间打扫得干干净净，乃至窗户都擦得一尘不染。
He cleaned the room spotlessly, even wiping the windows until they were dust-free.

More words with 乃

Idioms with 乃

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Questions about 乃

What does 乃 mean in Chinese?

乃 (nǎi) means “When pronounced "nǎi"” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 乃?

乃 is pronounced nǎi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 乃 have?

乃 has 2 strokes.

How do you write 乃?

乃 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 丿. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 乃?

The radical of 乃 is 丿, and 乃 is an ideographic compound.