HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 尸, rank #1535, Very Hard
尿
suī
urine; to urinate
HSK 7, n, 7 strokes, radical 尸, rank #1535, Very Hard
niào(niao4)
primary
T4
1urine; to urinate
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
尿niào(niao4)
尿 (niào) refers to urine, the liquid waste excreted by the kidneys. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to urinate.' This term is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations about bodily functions.
Strokes7Radical尸Frequency#1535DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, urine is sometimes examined to assess health, reflecting a holistic approach to wellness. This significance in health practices underscores the importance of understanding bodily functions in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cat (the character's left side resembles a cat's tail) that needs to urinate urgently. The sound 'niào' resembles a cat's meow, reminding you of its need to relieve itself. Visualizing this scenario makes the meaning and pronunciation stick.
Meanings of 尿
niào(niao4)
primary
1urine; to urinate
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 尿
尿Simplified
7Strokes
尸Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
泡Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
Podcast: 尿
Podcast: 尿
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 尿
Usage Notes
It's important to use 尿 in a casual context, as discussing bodily functions can be sensitive in formal settings. Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone could change the meaning. Common collocations include 尿液 (niàoyè - urine) and 尿床 (niàochuáng - to wet the bed).
HSK Study Tips
While 尿 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other body-related terms. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and understanding the context in which it may be used, especially in health-related discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 尿 with the similar-sounding word 了 (le), leading to sentences like '我尿了' (wǒ niào le), which is incorrect. The correct phrase when stating 'I urinated' is '我尿了尿' (wǒ niào le niào).
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 尿
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 尿 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 尿? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 尿?
Decomposition of 尿
IDS Structure⿸尸水
尿Full Character
=
尸shi1
enclosing
水Shui3
inner
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 尿?
How to say urine; to urinate in Chinese
“urine; to urinate” in Chinese is尿niào
尿 (niào) refers to urine, the liquid waste excreted by the kidneys. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to urinate.' This term is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations about bodily functions.
When to use 尿
It's important to use 尿 in a casual context, as discussing bodily functions can be sensitive in formal settings. Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone could change the meaning. Common collocations include 尿液 (niàoyè - urine) and 尿床 (niàochuáng - to wet the bed).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 尿 with the similar-sounding word 了 (le), leading to sentences like '我尿了' (wǒ niào le), which is incorrect. The correct phrase when stating 'I urinated' is '我尿了尿' (wǒ niào le niào).
Write 尿
尿
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 尿 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 尿
尿 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
