unknown, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #2020, Medium
诺
nuò
(literary) yes!
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 讠, rank #2020, Medium
nuò(nuo4)nuo T4
1promise
2consent
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March 24, 2026
诺(諾)nuò(nuo4)
The character 诺 (nuò) primarily means 'promise' or 'to consent.' It is often used in contexts where someone is agreeing to a request or committing to an action. This word can convey a sense of formality and sincerity, especially in literary or traditional contexts.
Strokes10Radical讠Frequency#2020DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a promise or giving one's word is often seen as an essential aspect of personal honor and integrity. The importance of keeping promises is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize reliability and trustworthiness in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a knight (the radical 口, meaning 'mouth') giving a solemn vow (诺) to uphold his promise. The 'N' in 'nuò' sounds like 'knight,' and the character's shape suggests a mouth speaking a promise. Visualize the knight holding a sword, ready to defend his word.
Meanings of 诺
nuò(nuo4)
1promise
2consent
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About 诺
诺Simplified
諾Traditional
10Strokes
讠Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#2020Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 诺
Quick Contrast
诺 (nuò) vs 允 (yǔn) — use 诺 when emphasizing a promise or commitment, while 允 is more about granting permission or approval.
Usage Notes
Students often confuse 诺 with similar-sounding words. Remember that 诺 is used mainly in formal contexts or written language, while more casual terms for 'yes' or 'I agree' may be used in everyday conversation. It often collocates with words like '承诺' (chéngnuò) meaning 'to make a promise.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 诺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other verbs of agreement or affirmation at HSK Level 4 and above, such as '同意' (tóngyì). Focus on recognizing it in reading materials, especially in formal or literary contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up 诺 with the more casual agreement words, leading to incorrect usage in informal settings. For instance, saying '我诺' (wǒ nuò) in a casual setting sounds overly formal; instead, use '我同意' (wǒ tóngyì) for 'I agree.'
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诺 = 讠 + 若. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 诺
IDS Structure⿰讠若
诺Full Character
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讠yan2
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若ruo4
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How to say promise in Chinese
“promise” in Chinese is诺nuò
The character 诺 (nuò) primarily means 'promise' or 'to consent.' It is often used in contexts where someone is agreeing to a request or committing to an action. This word can convey a sense of formality and sincerity, especially in literary or traditional contexts.
When to use 诺
Students often confuse 诺 with similar-sounding words. Remember that 诺 is used mainly in formal contexts or written language, while more casual terms for 'yes' or 'I agree' may be used in everyday conversation. It often collocates with words like '承诺' (chéngnuò) meaning 'to make a promise.'
诺 or something close to it
诺 (nuò) vs 允 (yǔn) — use 诺 when emphasizing a promise or commitment, while 允 is more about granting permission or approval.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mix up 诺 with the more casual agreement words, leading to incorrect usage in informal settings. For instance, saying '我诺' (wǒ nuò) in a casual setting sounds overly formal; instead, use '我同意' (wǒ tóngyì) for 'I agree.'
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Grammar Patterns of 诺
诺 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我和____特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
Example Sentences for 诺 (10)
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我和诺特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。
wǒ hé nuò tè màn tǎo lùn le zhè gè xiǎng fǎ de kě háng xìng。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
