COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 脑 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 脑 (nǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nǎo
脑
brain
Common words
diàn nǎo
电脑
computer
dà nǎo
大脑
brain; cerebrum
nǎo dài
脑袋
head; skull; brains; mental capability
nǎo zǐ
脑子
brains; mind
tóu nǎo
头脑
brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter)
nǎo hǎi
脑海
the mind; the brain
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脑
脑
脑
脑
脑
脑
脑
脑
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脑
Say “nǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 脑
Common words and phrases
diàn nǎo
computer
dà nǎo
brain; cerebrum
nǎo dài
head; skull; brains; mental capability
nǎo zǐ
brains; mind
tóu nǎo
brains; mind; skull; (fig.) gist (of a matter)
nǎo hǎi
the mind; the brain
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“脑”。
Zhège zì shì “nǎo”.
This character is “脑”.
我正在学习“脑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “脑”.
请写一遍“脑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nǎo”.
Please write “脑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脑?
脑 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 脑 (nǎo) mean?
脑 (nǎo) means brain.
What is the radical of 脑?
The radical of 脑 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.