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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How to Write 恼 (nǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to get angry
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nǎo
恼
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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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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Common words and phrases
fán nǎo
to be worried; to be distressed; worries
kǔ nǎo
vexed; distressed
nǎo huǒ
annoyed; riled; vexed
nǎo xiū chéng nù
to fly into a rage out of humiliation; to be ashamed into anger (idiom)
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.