HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
拿 — to take
- Reading
- ná
- Meaning
- to take; to hold; to get
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is ná and it means to take; to hold; to get. 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.
拿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拿 (to take, to hold), 拿手 (good at, expert in) and 桑拿 (sauna).
Chinese words containing 拿
Frequently asked questions
What does 拿 mean in Chinese?
拿 means to take; to hold; to get in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拿 read?
拿 is read ná. Reading it inside real words — 拿 and 拿手 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拿 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 拿 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拿 in a word?
A common word containing 拿 is 拿 (ná) — "to take, to hold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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