乃
Meaning:
then; really, indeed, after all
HSK 1
Frequency:
#95
Pinyin:
nǎi
Strokes:
2
Radical:
丿
How to Write 乃 - 2 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
About "乃" in Chinese
The Chinese character 乃 (nǎi) means "then; really, indeed, after all". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 2 strokes. Common words containing 乃 include: 乃是, 乃尔, 欸乃.
📚 Words and Phrases with 乃
Common words containing this character
乃是
equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4]
HSK 2
乃尔
thus
HSK 2
欸乃
(onom.) (literary) the creaking of a stern-mounted oar
HSK 2
西乃
Sinai
HSK 2
吉木乃
Jeminay county or Jéminey nahiyisi in Altay prefecture 阿勒泰地區|阿勒泰地区[A1 le4 tai4 di4 qu1], Xinjiang
HSK 3
安乃近
analgin (loanword)
HSK 3
康乃馨
carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) (loanword)
HSK 3
木乃伊
(loanword) mummy (preserved corpse)
HSK 3
美乃滋
mayonnaise (loanword) (Tw)
HSK 3
西乃山
Mount Sinai
HSK 3
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A pregnant woman; compare 孕
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "乃"?
- The pinyin is nǎi
- How many strokes does "乃" have?
- It has 2 strokes
- What does "乃" mean?
- then; really, indeed, after all
- What is the radical of "乃"?
- The radical is "丿"