HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
呐 — to shout
- Reading
- nà
- Meaning
- to shout; to yell; (interjection indicating surprise or doubt)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
呐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is nà and it means to shout; to yell; (interjection indicating surprise or doubt). 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.
呐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 呐喊 (shout loudly; cheer).
Chinese words containing 呐
Frequently asked questions
What does 呐 mean in Chinese?
呐 means to shout; to yell; (interjection indicating surprise or doubt) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 呐 read?
呐 is read nà. Reading it inside real words — 呐喊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 呐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 呐 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 呐 in a word?
A common word containing 呐 is 呐喊 (nà hǎn) — "shout loudly; cheer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 呐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 呐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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