to raise one's voice; to yell, to shout; to stammer
y, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
呐
nà
battle cry
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
呐
nà
sentence-final particle (abbr. for 呢啊[ne5 a5] or variant of 哪[na5])
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
呐
na
to raise one's voice; to yell, to shout; to stammer
y, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
呐
na
battle cry
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
呐
na
sentence-final particle (abbr. for 呢啊[ne5 a5] or variant of 哪[na5])
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #1679, Hard
nà(na4)
primary
T4
1to raise one's voice; to yell, to shout; to stammer
2battle cry
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March 24, 2026
呐(吶)nà(na4)
The character 呐 (nà) primarily means to raise one's voice or to shout. It can also be used as a sentence-final particle, often indicating a questioning tone or hesitation, similar to a stammer. In some contexts, it serves as a battle cry, emphasizing urgency or intensity in speech.
Strokes7Radical口Frequency#1679DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, raising one's voice can be seen as a sign of passion or intensity, reflecting the cultural value placed on expressive communication. The use of 呐 in everyday conversation can convey urgency or importance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person shouting 'Nà!' to get attention. The character 呐 looks like someone raising their arms to shout, with the top part resembling a mouth open wide. Visualize a loud scene where this shout resonates, helping you remember the meaning and its pronunciation.
Meanings of 呐
nà(na4)
primary
1to raise one's voice; to yell, to shout; to stammer
2battle cry
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About 呐
呐Simplified
吶Traditional
7Strokes
口Radical
语气词yǔqìcímodal particle (mod.part.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person shouting 'Nà!' to get attention. The character 呐 looks like someone raising their arms to shout, with the top part resembling a mouth open wide. Visualize a loud scene where this shout resonates, helping you remember the meaning and its pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with 呐 as it can come off as informal or even childish in certain contexts. Learners often confuse it with 呢 (ne) or 哪 (nǎ), but 呐 is more about vocal expression. It’s common in spoken Chinese but less so in formal writing.
HSK Study Tips
While 呐 is not an official HSK word, its informal nature makes it useful for conversational practice, particularly at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on its tonal pronunciation and contextual use in dialogues.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, raising one's voice can be seen as a sign of passion or intensity, reflecting the cultural value placed on expressive communication. The use of 呐 in everyday conversation can convey urgency or importance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 呐 with 呢 or 哪, leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '你在哪？' (Where are you?) instead of using 呐 to express urgency can dilute the intended meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 呐
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, raising one's voice can be seen as a sign of passion or intensity, reflecting the cultural value placed on expressive communication. The use of 呐 in everyday conversation can convey urgency or importance.
Word Family of 呐
Words Containing This Character4
呐nàbattle cry吶
呐喊nàhǎnshout吶喊
唢呐also written 鎖吶|锁呐嗩吶
摇旗呐喊to give support to搖旗吶喊
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Compound Meaning
What does 呐 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 呐
No, 呐 is generally considered informal and is primarily used in spoken language.
Yes, it can be used as a sentence-final particle to convey hesitation or emphasis.
