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How to Write 恼 (nǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to get angry

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.

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nǎo

to get angry

Common words

fán nǎo

烦恼

to be worried; to be distressed; worries

kǔ nǎo

苦恼

vexed; distressed

nǎo huǒ

恼火

annoyed; riled; vexed

nǎo xiū chéng nù

恼羞成怒

to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 恼 is built

Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 恼

Say “nǎo” 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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WORDS WITH 恼

Common words and phrases

烦恼

fán nǎo

to be worried; to be distressed; worries

苦恼

kǔ nǎo

vexed; distressed

恼火

nǎo huǒ

annoyed; riled; vexed

恼羞成怒

nǎo xiū chéng nù

to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“恼”。

Zhège zì shì “nǎo”.

This character is “恼”.

我正在学习“恼”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nǎo” zì.

I am learning the character “恼”.

请写一遍“恼”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nǎo”.

Please write “恼” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 恼?

恼 is written with 9 strokes.

What does 恼 (nǎo) mean?

恼 (nǎo) means to get angry.

What is the radical of 恼?

The radical of 恼 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.