(nóng)

10 strokesTrad.

pus

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
nóng
Meaning
pus
Strokes
10
HSK level
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰⺼农

In this compound, the meaning comes from (flesh); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

10 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

huànóng

to fester; to suppurate; to be infected

Open 化脓 page →
liúnóng

to discharge pus; to suppurate

Open 流脓 page →
kuìnóng

(of a sore etc) to fester; to ulcerate

Open 溃脓 page →

purulent (containing pus)

Open 化脓性 page →
nóngpào

pimple containing pus

Open 脓疱 page →

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