(nài)

HSK 59 strokes

(bound form) to bear

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
nài
Meaning
(bound form) to bear; to endure; to withstand
Strokes
9
HSK level
HSK 5
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

⿰而寸

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

9 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.

nàixīn
HSK 5

to be patient

Open 耐心 page →
rěnnài
HSK 7-9

to endure; to bear with; to exercise patience; to restrain oneself; patienc…

Open 忍耐 page →
nàixìng
HSK 7-9

patience

Open 耐性 page →
néngnài
HSK 7-9

ability

Open 能耐 page →
HSK 7-9

(idiom) thought-provoking; to provide food for thought

Open 耐人寻味 page →
nàijiǔ

durable; long-lasting

Open 耐久 page →

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