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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
儺nuórichx, 21 strokes, radical 亻
nuó(nuo2)nuo T2
  1. 1rich
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March 24, 2026

儺nuó(nuo2)

The character 儺 (nuó) relates to the concept of richness or abundance. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but can be found in historical texts and classical literature, often associated with wealth and prosperity.

Strokes21Radical亻
Cultural note

儺 is related to traditional Chinese festivals where rituals are performed to invite prosperity and drive away misfortune, reflecting the cultural importance of wealth and abundance in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a wealthy person dressed in ornate clothes holding a large sack of gold coins. The character 儺 resembles a figure holding something precious, emphasizing the idea of richness and abundance.

Meanings of 儺

nuó(nuo2)
1rich
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About 儺

儺Simplified
21Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

儺 is rarely used in contemporary language and may appear in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious when using it in conversation, as it may sound overly formal or archaic. Common collocations include phrases about wealth or prosperity.

HSK Study Tips

儺 is not included in the HSK levels, but understanding it can enrich your vocabulary, especially in literary contexts. Focus on recognizing its usage in classical texts for a broader appreciation of Chinese literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 儺 with more common characters related to wealth, such as 富 (fù) for 'rich.' For example, saying '我很儺' (wǒ hěn nuó) instead of '我很富' (wǒ hěn fù) would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 儺

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.

Memory hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
+
Phonetic (sound)難
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Origin

儺 = 亻 + 難. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 儺

IDS Structure⿰亻難
儺Full character
=
亻ren2
left
難nan2
right
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Parts

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How to say rich in Chinese

“rich” in Chinese is儺nuó

The character 儺 (nuó) relates to the concept of richness or abundance. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but can be found in historical texts and classical literature, often associated with wealth and prosperity.

When to use 儺

儺 is rarely used in contemporary language and may appear in literary or historical contexts. Be cautious when using it in conversation, as it may sound overly formal or archaic. Common collocations include phrases about wealth or prosperity.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 儺 with more common characters related to wealth, such as 富 (fù) for 'rich.' For example, saying '我很儺' (wǒ hěn nuó) instead of '我很富' (wǒ hěn fù) would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 儺

Words containing this character2
傩nuóto exorcise demons儺
傩戏Anhui local opera儺戲
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Frequently asked questions about 儺

No, 儺 is mostly found in literary texts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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