HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
乃 — then
- Reading
- nǎi
- Meaning
- then; thereupon; only then; to be
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is nǎi and it means then; thereupon; only then; to be. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
乃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乃 (be; only then) and 乃至 (even; go so far as).
Chinese words containing 乃
Frequently asked questions
What does 乃 mean in Chinese?
乃 means then; thereupon; only then; to be in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乃 read?
乃 is read nǎi. Reading it inside real words — 乃 and 乃至 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乃 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 乃 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乃 in a word?
A common word containing 乃 is 乃 (nǎi) — "be; only then". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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