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傩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傩nuórichg, 12 strokes, radical 亻
傩nuóto exorcise demonsunknown, 12 strokes, radical 亻
nuó(nuo2) T2
  1. 1rich
  2. 2to exorcise demons
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March 24, 2026

傩(儺)nuó(nuo2)

The character 傩 (nuó) primarily signifies 'to exorcise demons' or 'to drive away evil spirits,' often reflecting cultural practices related to rituals and spiritual cleansing. In some contexts, it can also connote a sense of richness or abundance, but this usage is less common. This character is often encountered in discussions about traditional Chinese beliefs and festivals.

Strokes12Radical亻
Cultural Note

The character 傩 is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese rituals, particularly during festivals such as the Ghost Festival, where exorcisms are performed to honor and pacify wandering spirits.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rich nobleman (the radical 傩 resembles a person) who uses his wealth to hire a shaman to exorcise demons from his estate. The sound 'nuó' can be remembered as the nobleman calls out to the spirits, urging them to 'go away!'

Meanings of 傩

nuó(nuo2)
1rich
2to exorcise demons
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About 傩

傩Simplified
儺Traditional
12Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 傩

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 傩 with similar-sounding characters that pertain to wealth or material riches. This character is more commonly used in formal contexts, especially those discussing folklore or spiritual practices. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the official HSK levels, it may be beneficial to explore characters related to spiritual practices and cultural rituals. Focus on pronunciation and understanding its cultural significance to better grasp its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 傩 in contexts related to financial wealth, thinking it means 'rich' due to its phonetic resemblance to wealth-related terms. A correction would be to use 富 (fù) for 'rich' instead.

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Pronunciation of 傩

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Etymology of 傩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 难 represents the sound. Simplified form of 儺.

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person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)难
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Case file: 傩

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 难 represents the sound. Simplified form of 儺.

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half难 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 傩?

Decomposition of 傩

IDS Structure⿰亻难
傩Full Character
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亻ren2
left
难nan2
right
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How to say rich in Chinese

“rich” in Chinese is傩nuó

The character 傩 (nuó) primarily signifies 'to exorcise demons' or 'to drive away evil spirits,' often reflecting cultural practices related to rituals and spiritual cleansing. In some contexts, it can also connote a sense of richness or abundance, but this usage is less common. This character is often encountered in discussions about traditional Chinese beliefs and festivals.

When to use 傩

Learners often confuse 傩 with similar-sounding characters that pertain to wealth or material riches. This character is more commonly used in formal contexts, especially those discussing folklore or spiritual practices. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning significantly.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 傩 in contexts related to financial wealth, thinking it means 'rich' due to its phonetic resemblance to wealth-related terms. A correction would be to use 富 (fù) for 'rich' instead.

Write 傩

傩

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Word Family of 傩

Words Containing This Character2
傩nuóto exorcise demons儺
傩戏Anhui local opera儺戲
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Compound Meaning

What does 傩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 傩

In modern contexts, it primarily relates to exorcising demons, rather than wealth.

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