南
Meaning:
south; southern; southward
HSK 2
Frequency:
#779
Pinyin:
nán
Strokes:
9
Radical:
十
How to Write 南 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "南" in Chinese
The Chinese character 南 (nán) means "south; southern; southward". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 南 include: 中南, 以南, 全南.
📚 Words and Phrases with 南
Common words containing this character
中南
South Central China (Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan)
HSK 2
以南
to the south of (suffix)
HSK 2
全南
see 全南縣|全南县[Quan2 nan2 Xian4]
HSK 2
卑南
Beinan or Peinan township in Taitung County 臺東縣|台东县[Tai2 dong1 Xian4], southeast Taiwan
HSK 2
南下
to go down south
HSK 2
南丹
see 南丹縣|南丹县[Nan2 dan1 Xian4]
HSK 2
台南
Tainan, a city and special municipality in southwest Taiwan
HSK 2
司南
ancient Chinese compass
HSK 2
向南
southward
HSK 2
商南
Shangnan County in Shangluo 商洛[Shang1 luo4], Shaanxi
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A musical bell
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "南"?
- The pinyin is nán
- How many strokes does "南" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "南" mean?
- south; southern; southward
- What is the radical of "南"?
- The radical is "十"