used esp. in female names such as Anna 安娜[An1 na4] or Diana 黛安娜[Dai4 an1 na4]
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
elegant, graceful, delicate
x, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
(phonetic na)
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
娜
nuó
used esp. in female names such as Anna 安娜[An1 na4] or Diana 黛安娜[Dai4 an1 na4]
unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女
nà(na4)
primary
T4
1elegant, graceful, delicate
2(phonetic na)
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March 24, 2026
娜nà(na4)
The character 娜 (nà) conveys a sense of elegance, grace, and delicacy, often associated with femininity. It is commonly used in female names, such as 安娜 (Ān nà) for Anna and 黛安娜 (Dài ān nà) for Diana, emphasizing its endearing qualities.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, names often carry significant meanings, and 娜 reflects traditional ideals of beauty and grace, making it a favored character in feminine names. It symbolizes not only physical beauty but also inner elegance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a graceful ballerina (娜) dancing elegantly across the stage. The character's right side resembles a dancer in motion, while the left suggests beauty and allure, reinforcing the idea of gracefulness.
Meanings of 娜
nà(na4)
primary
1elegant, graceful, delicate
2(phonetic na)
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About 娜
娜Simplified
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女Radical
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Usage Notes
While 娜 is predominantly used in names, using it in regular conversation might sound overly formal or poetic. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is informal and often appears in contexts related to beauty and elegance.
HSK Study Tips
Although 娜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the theme of feminine descriptors at higher levels. Students should focus on pronunciation and contextual usage, especially in names, to enhance their vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 娜 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'ná' instead of 'nà'. Additionally, some confuse it with similar characters like 娜 and 娜, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 那 represents the sound.
1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
2The sound half那 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywoman
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 娜?
Decomposition of 娜
IDS Structure⿰女那
娜Full Character
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女nü3
left
那Na1
right
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Which of these is a component of 娜?
How to say elegant, graceful, delicate in Chinese
“elegant, graceful, delicate” in Chinese is娜nà
The character 娜 (nà) conveys a sense of elegance, grace, and delicacy, often associated with femininity. It is commonly used in female names, such as 安娜 (Ān nà) for Anna and 黛安娜 (Dài ān nà) for Diana, emphasizing its endearing qualities.
When to use 娜
While 娜 is predominantly used in names, using it in regular conversation might sound overly formal or poetic. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is informal and often appears in contexts related to beauty and elegance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 娜 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'ná' instead of 'nà'. Additionally, some confuse it with similar characters like 娜 and 娜, which can alter the meaning significantly.
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娜
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Grammar Patterns of 娜
娜 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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这件事可能是在他们为____奥米争吵的过程中发生的。
It could have happened during a quarrel between them over Naomi.
Example Sentences for 娜 (10)
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这件事可能是在他们为娜奥米争吵的过程中发生的。
zhè jiàn shì kě néng shì zài tā mén wéi nà ào mǐ zhēng chǎo de guò chéng zhōng fā shēng de。
It could have happened during a quarrel between them over Naomi.
