HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
奈 — how can one help
- Reading
- nài
- Meaning
- how can one help; to bear
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
奈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is nài and it means how can one help; to bear. 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.
奈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 无奈 (helpless, cannot help but) and 无可奈何 (have no alternative, sigh helplessly).
Chinese words containing 奈
Frequently asked questions
What does 奈 mean in Chinese?
奈 means how can one help; to bear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 奈 read?
奈 is read nài. Reading it inside real words — 无奈 and 无可奈何 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奈 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 奈 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奈 in a word?
A common word containing 奈 is 无奈 (wú nài) — "helpless, cannot help but". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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