COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 奴 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怒 (nù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
anger
nùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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nù
怒
anger
Common words
fèn nù
愤怒
angry; indignant; wrath; ire
fā nù
发怒
to get angry
nǎo xiū chéng nù
恼羞成怒
to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)
xǐ nù āi lè
喜怒哀乐
four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怒
Say “nù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
fèn nù
angry; indignant; wrath; ire
fā nù
to get angry
nǎo xiū chéng nù
to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)
xǐ nù āi lè
four types of human emotions, namely: happiness 歡喜|欢喜[huan1 xi3], anger 憤怒|愤怒[fen4 nu4], sorrow 悲哀[bei1 ai1] and joy 快樂|快乐[kuai4 le4]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怒?
怒 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 怒 (nù) mean?
怒 (nù) means anger.
What is the radical of 怒?
The radical of 怒 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.