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娜
nà
elegant, graceful, delicate
x, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nà
(phonetic na)
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nà
used esp. in female names such as Anna 安娜[An1 na4] or Diana 黛安娜[Dai4 an1 na4]
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
elegant, graceful, delicate
x, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
(phonetic na)
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
used esp. in female names such as Anna 安娜[An1 na4] or Diana 黛安娜[Dai4 an1 na4]
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
nà(na4)na
primary
T4
1elegant, graceful, delicate
2(phonetic na)
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March 24, 2026
娜nà(na4)
The character 娜 (nà) conveys a sense of elegance, grace, and delicacy, often associated with femininity. It is commonly used in female names, such as 安娜 (Ān nà) for Anna and 黛安娜 (Dài ān nà) for Diana, emphasizing its endearing qualities.
Strokes9Radical女
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, names often carry significant meanings, and 娜 reflects traditional ideals of beauty and grace, making it a favored character in feminine names. It symbolizes not only physical beauty but also inner elegance.
Memory tip
Imagine a graceful ballerina (娜) dancing elegantly across the stage. The character's right side resembles a dancer in motion, while the left suggests beauty and allure, reinforcing the idea of gracefulness.
Meanings of 娜
nà(na4)
primary
1elegant, graceful, delicate
2(phonetic na)
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About 娜
娜Simplified
9Strokes
女Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
While 娜 is predominantly used in names, using it in regular conversation might sound overly formal or poetic. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is informal and often appears in contexts related to beauty and elegance.
HSK Study Tips
Although 娜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the theme of feminine descriptors at higher levels. Students should focus on pronunciation and contextual usage, especially in names, to enhance their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 娜 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'ná' instead of 'nà'. Additionally, some confuse it with similar characters like 娜 and 娜, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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娜 = 女 + 那. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 娜
IDS Structure⿰女那
娜Full character
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女nü3
left
那Na1
right
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How to say elegant, graceful, delicate in Chinese
“elegant, graceful, delicate” in Chinese is娜nà
The character 娜 (nà) conveys a sense of elegance, grace, and delicacy, often associated with femininity. It is commonly used in female names, such as 安娜 (Ān nà) for Anna and 黛安娜 (Dài ān nà) for Diana, emphasizing its endearing qualities.
When to use 娜
While 娜 is predominantly used in names, using it in regular conversation might sound overly formal or poetic. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is informal and often appears in contexts related to beauty and elegance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 娜 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'ná' instead of 'nà'. Additionally, some confuse it with similar characters like 娜 and 娜, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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Grammar patterns of 娜
娜 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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这件事可能是在他们为____奥米争吵的过程中发生的。
It could have happened during a quarrel between them over Naomi.
Example sentences for 娜 (10)
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这件事可能是在他们为娜奥米争吵的过程中发生的。
zhè jiàn shì kěnéng shì zài tāmen wèi nà ào mǐ zhēngchǎo de guòchéng zhōng fāshēng de。
It could have happened during a quarrel between them over Naomi.
2
这位长腿美女不是别人，正是咱们的娜奥米·坎贝尔。
zhè wèi cháng tuǐ měinǚ bùshì biérén， zhèngshì zánmen de nà ào mǐ· kǎn bèi ěr。
The leggy beauty was none other than our own Naomi Campbell.
3
别人给娜奥米一匹小型马并教会她如何侧骑马。
biérén gěi nà ào mǐ yī pǐ xiǎoxíng mǎ bìng jiāo huì tā rúhé cè qí mǎ。
Naomi was given a pony and taught to ride side-saddle.
4
我相信他肯定非常担心黛安娜。
wǒ xiāngxìn tā kěndìng fēicháng dānxīn dài Ān nà。
I believe he is most painfully anxious about Diana.
5
安娜向他伸出手，两双手握在一起。
Ān nà xiàng tā shēn chūshǒu， liǎng shuāngshǒu wò zài yìqǐ。
Anna reached out her hand to him and clasped his.
6
娜奥米在失误面前表现得处乱不惊，给贝丝留下了深刻印象。
nà ào mǐ zài shīwù miànqián biǎoxiàn de chǔ luàn bù jīng， gěi bèi sī liúxia le shēnkè yìnxiàng。
Beth was struck by how Naomi took the mistake in her stride.
7
他有很多杀伊冯娜的动机。
tā yǒu hěn duō shā yī féng nà de dòngjī。
He had many motives for wanting to knock off Yvonne.
8
艾娜是个坏女孩，后来自然就进了监狱。
ài nà shì gè huài nǚ hái， hòulái zìrán jiù jìn le jiānyù。
Ina is a bad girl so, natch, ends up in prison.
9
安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
Ān nà yǔ jǐ gè jiànzhù Shāng yǒu guò jiē qià， bìngqiě hěn xìngyùn dì pèngdào le āi dí。
Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
10
“你可得做得比那好，”乔安娜讥讽地说。
“ nǐ kě de zuò de bǐ nà hǎo，” qiáo Ān nà jī fěng dì shuō。
"You'll have to do better than that," Joanna scoffed.
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Word Family of 娜
Words containing this character10
娜nà(phonetic na)
安娜Anna (name)
李娜Li Na (1982-), Chinese tennis player, first Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title (2011 French Open women's singles)
戴安娜Diana (name)
娜娜Nana (name)
麦当娜Madonna (1958-), US pop singer麥當娜
汉娜Hannah (name)漢娜
婀娜elegant
蒙娜丽莎Mona Lisa蒙娜麗莎
黛安娜Diana (goddess in Roman mythology)
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Frequently asked questions about 娜
娜 translates to 'elegant' or 'graceful' in English, often used in feminine names.
No, 娜 is specifically associated with femininity and is not used in male names.
娜 is pronounced as 'nà', with a falling tone.
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