COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 男 is built
Traditional etymology note: Someone who can work 力 the farm 田
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How to Write 男 (nán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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nánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nán
男
male
Common words
nán rén
男人
a man; a male; men
nán shēng
男生
schoolboy; male student; boy; guy (young adult male)
nán shì
男士
man; gentleman
nán xìng
男性
the male sex; a male
nán zǐ
男子
a man; a male
nán fāng
男方
(of a marriage) the bridegroom's side; the husband's side
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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男
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 男
Say “nán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 男
Common words and phrases
nán rén
a man; a male; men
nán shēng
schoolboy; male student; boy; guy (young adult male)
nán shì
man; gentleman
nán xìng
the male sex; a male
nán zǐ
a man; a male
nán fāng
(of a marriage) the bridegroom's side; the husband's side
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“男”。
Zhège zì shì “nán”.
This character is “男”.
我正在学习“男”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nán” zì.
I am learning the character “男”.
请写一遍“男”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nán”.
Please write “男” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 男?
男 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 男 (nán) mean?
男 (nán) means male.
What is the radical of 男?
The radical of 男 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.