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屰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屰nìdisobedientx, 6 strokes, radical 屮
nì(ni4)ni T4
  1. 1disobedient
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March 24, 2026

屰nì(ni4)

The character 屰 (nì) means 'disobedient' or 'rebellious,' often describing someone who does not comply with rules or authority. It is used in contexts where an individual shows a lack of respect for established norms or guidelines, particularly in familial or societal settings.

Strokes6Radical屮
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, obedience to family and authority is highly valued, making the concept of disobedience particularly significant. The character 屰 reflects cultural expectations around compliance and familial respect.

Memory tip

Imagine a stubborn child (the character 屰) refusing to follow a parent's instructions. The left side of the character looks like a roof, indicating a home where rules are made, and the right side resembles a person rebelling against it.

Meanings of 屰

nì(ni4)
1disobedient
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About 屰

屰Simplified
6Strokes
屮Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 屰

Usage Notes

This character is relatively rare and may not be familiar in everyday conversation. It is more common in literary or formal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 屰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding this character can deepen knowledge of describing behavior in Chinese. Learners should focus on the context in which it is used, especially in literary texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 屰 with other words like 逆 (nì), which means 'reverse' or 'against.' A common mistake is saying '他是个逆' instead of '他是个屰,' which would be incorrect in context.

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Etymology of 屰

Explanation

Pictograph of an upside-down person. Original form of 逆.

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Decomposition of 屰

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How to say disobedient in Chinese

“disobedient” in Chinese is屰nì

The character 屰 (nì) means 'disobedient' or 'rebellious,' often describing someone who does not comply with rules or authority. It is used in contexts where an individual shows a lack of respect for established norms or guidelines, particularly in familial or societal settings.

When to use 屰

This character is relatively rare and may not be familiar in everyday conversation. It is more common in literary or formal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 屰 with other words like 逆 (nì), which means 'reverse' or 'against.' A common mistake is saying '他是个逆' instead of '他是个屰,' which would be incorrect in context.

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No, 屰 is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more often found in literary contexts.

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