unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #63355, Very Hard
nào(Nao4) T4
1mud, slush
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March 24, 2026
淖nào(Nao4)
The character 淖 (nào) refers primarily to mud or slush, often associated with wet or boggy ground. It can be used in both literal contexts, such as describing muddy terrain, and metaphorical contexts, such as feeling bogged down by problems or emotions.
Strokes11Radical氵Frequency#63355DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, mud can symbolize both problems and fertility. The connection to agriculture is significant, as mud or wet soil is essential for growing crops, especially rice.
Memory Tip
Imagine a boat getting stuck in thick, wet mud (淖). The water (氵) surrounding it reminds you of the liquid nature of mud, while the character resembles a person struggling to get out. The pronunciation 'nào' sounds like 'now,' as in 'I need to get out of this mud now!'
Meanings of 淖
nào(Nao4)
1mud, slush
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淖Simplified
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氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a boat getting stuck in thick, wet mud (淖). The water (氵) surrounding it reminds you of the liquid nature of mud, while the character resembles a person struggling to get out. The pronunciation 'nào' sounds like 'now,' as in 'I need to get out of this mud now!'
Usage Notes
淖 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come off as literary or formal. Be careful with the tonal pronunciation; it's pronounced with a falling tone (nào), which can often be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations might include expressions related to muddy conditions or descriptions of emotions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 淖 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other words describing states of matter or earth, such as 土 (tǔ - earth/soil). Students should focus on understanding how this character fits into a broader vocabulary related to nature and environment.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, mud can symbolize both problems and fertility. The connection to agriculture is significant, as mud or wet soil is essential for growing crops, especially rice.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 淖 with similar-sounding characters like 娜 (nà) or 笃 (dǔ). For example, saying '我在淖里' (wǒ zài nà lǐ) instead of '我在淖里' (wǒ zài nào lǐ) can lead to confusion about the intended meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 淖
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In Chinese culture, mud can symbolize both problems and fertility. The connection to agriculture is significant, as mud or wet soil is essential for growing crops, especially rice.
Word Family of 淖
Words Containing This Character4
淖nàoslush
泥淖mud
巴彦淖尔市Bayan Nur prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia巴彥淖爾市
巴彦淖尔Bayan Nur prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia巴彥淖爾
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 淖
It is pronounced as 'nào' with a falling tone.
No, this character is more commonly found in literature or formal writing.
Yes, it can describe feeling bogged down or overwhelmed, similar to being stuck in mud.
