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囡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
囡nānchild, daughterzg, 6 strokes, radical 囗, rank #62428, Very Hard
nān(nan1) T1
  1. 1child, daughter
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March 24, 2026

囡nān(nan1)

The character 囡 (nān) primarily means 'child' or 'daughter.' It is often used in informal contexts to refer affectionately to a young girl or child, providing a sense of endearment. This term is less common in formal settings and may evoke a nurturing or familial tone.

Strokes6Radical囗Frequency#62428DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the usage of affectionate terms like 囡 reflects the importance of family and nurturing relationships, highlighting how children are cherished within the family unit. Such terms are often used by parents and grandparents.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy little 'nanny' (sounds like nān) holding a child close, represented by the character 囡. The '囗' (enclosure) suggests protection, while the '女' (woman) inside symbolizes a daughter or young girl, creating a vivid image of care and affection.

Meanings of 囡

nān(nan1)
1child, daughter
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About 囡

囡Simplified
6Strokes
囗Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 囡

Quick Contrast

囡 (nān) vs 女儿 (nǚ'ér) — use 囡 for affectionate or informal references to a child, while 女儿 is more formal and specifically means 'daughter.'

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 囡 is more colloquially used and may not be suitable for formal writing or speech. It often appears in combinations like '囡囡' (nān nān), which is a cute way to refer to a little girl. Avoid confusing it with more formal terms for 'child' such as '孩子' (háizi).

HSK Study Tips

While 囡 isn't part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its usage can enhance your grasp of affectionate terms in Mandarin. Students at this level should focus on recognizing informal terms and their contexts as they build conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 囡 with more formal terms like 孩子 (háizi). For example, saying '我有囡' (Wǒ yǒu nān - I have a child) might sound unusual; it's better to use '孩子' in this case.

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Etymology of 囡

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A girl 女 in a crib 囗

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Case file: 囡

  1. 1The giveawayA girl 女 in a crib 囗
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 囡?

Decomposition of 囡

IDS Structure⿴囗女
囡Full Character
=
囗wei2
enclosing
女nü3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 囡?

How to say child, daughter in Chinese

“child, daughter” in Chinese is囡nān

The character 囡 (nān) primarily means 'child' or 'daughter.' It is often used in informal contexts to refer affectionately to a young girl or child, providing a sense of endearment. This term is less common in formal settings and may evoke a nurturing or familial tone.

When to use 囡

Be mindful that 囡 is more colloquially used and may not be suitable for formal writing or speech. It often appears in combinations like '囡囡' (nān nān), which is a cute way to refer to a little girl. Avoid confusing it with more formal terms for 'child' such as '孩子' (háizi).

囡 or something close to it

囡 (nān) vs 女儿 (nǚ'ér) — use 囡 for affectionate or informal references to a child, while 女儿 is more formal and specifically means 'daughter.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 囡 with more formal terms like 孩子 (háizi). For example, saying '我有囡' (Wǒ yǒu nān - I have a child) might sound unusual; it's better to use '孩子' in this case.

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囡

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Grammar Patterns of 囡

囡 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

____囡乖,走开. 爸爸正忙着呢.

Be a good girl and run along. Daddy's busy.

Example Sentences for 囡 (1)

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囡囡乖,走开. 爸爸正忙着呢.

nān nān guāi, , zǒu. kāi . bà bà zhèng máng.

Be a good girl and run along. Daddy's busy.

Word Family of 囡

Words Containing This Character2
囡nānchild
囡囡baby
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Compound Meaning

What does 囡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 囡

Yes, it is often used informally among family and friends, especially when talking about children.

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