HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
奶 — milk
- Reading
- nǎi
- Meaning
- milk; breast
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
奶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is nǎi and it means milk; breast. 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.
奶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 牛奶 (milk), 奶奶 (grandmother (paternal)) and 奶茶 (milk tea).
Chinese words containing 奶
Frequently asked questions
What does 奶 mean in Chinese?
奶 means milk; breast in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 奶 read?
奶 is read nǎi. Reading it inside real words — 牛奶 and 奶奶 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奶 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 奶 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奶 in a word?
A common word containing 奶 is 牛奶 (niúnǎi) — "milk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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