COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奶 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 乃 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 奶 (nǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
breast
nǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nǎi
奶
breast
Common words
niú nǎi
牛奶
cow's milk
nǎi chá
奶茶
milk tea
nǎi nai
奶奶
(informal) grandma (paternal grandmother); (respectful) mistress of the house; (coll.) boobies; breasts
suān nǎi
酸奶
yogurt
nǎi fěn
奶粉
powdered milk
nǎi lào
奶酪
cheese
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 奶
Say “nǎi” 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 奶
Common words and phrases
niú nǎi
cow's milk
nǎi chá
milk tea
nǎi nai
(informal) grandma (paternal grandmother); (respectful) mistress of the house; (coll.) boobies; breasts
suān nǎi
yogurt
nǎi fěn
powdered milk
nǎi lào
cheese
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“奶”。
Zhège zì shì “nǎi”.
This character is “奶”.
我正在学习“奶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nǎi” zì.
I am learning the character “奶”.
请写一遍“奶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nǎi”.
Please write “奶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奶?
奶 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 奶 (nǎi) mean?
奶 (nǎi) means breast.
What is the radical of 奶?
The radical of 奶 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.