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
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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
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About 尿
尿Simplified
7Strokes
尸Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
泡Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 尿
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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.
Avoid changing a nappy unless it's dirty or very wet.
Cultural Notes for 尿
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 尿
Words Containing This Character20
尿niàourine
糖尿病tángniàobìngdiabetes
尿布diaper
撒尿to piss
尿道urethra
尿素carbamide
利尿diuresis
输尿管ureter輸尿管
尿床bed-wetting
泌尿to urinate
尿液urine
排尿to urinate
尿样urine尿樣
血尿hematuria
尿毒症uremia (medicine)
尿尿to pee
导尿urinary catheterization導尿
纸尿裤disposable diaper紙尿褲
尿不湿(coll.) disposable diaper尿不濕
遗尿bed-wetting遺尿
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Frequently Asked Questions about 尿
尿 is pronounced as 'niào' with a falling tone.
It's best to avoid 尿 in formal writing; instead, use more clinical terms like 尿液 (niàoyè) for urine.
You can use 尿床 (niàochuáng) to mean 'to wet the bed' or 尿急 (niàojí) meaning 'to have a strong urge to urinate'.
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