COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奴 is built
Traditional etymology note: A woman 女 standing by her master's right hand 又; 女 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 奴 (nú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
slave
núTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nú
奴
slave
Common words
nú lì
奴隶
slave
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
奴
奴
奴
奴
奴
奴
奴
奴
LEARNING TIP
Remember 奴
Say “nú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 奴
Common words and phrases
nú lì
slave
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奴?
奴 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 奴 (nú) mean?
奴 (nú) means slave.
What is the radical of 奴?
The radical of 奴 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.