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HSK 7, nr, 7 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2616, Hard
纳
nà
to adopt, to accept; to receive, to take
HSK 7, nr, 7 strokes, radical 纟, rank #2616, Hard
nà(Na4) T4
1to receive
2to accept
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March 24, 2026
纳(納)nà(Na4)
The character 纳 (nà) primarily means 'to accept' or 'to receive,' often used in contexts involving reception or acceptance of items, ideas, or responsibilities. It can also refer to the act of paying taxes or bringing something into a space. In specific contexts, it denotes the surname 'Na' and is used in scientific terms like 'nano-' to indicate a billionth part.
Strokes7Radical纟Frequency#2616DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of accepting or receiving is vital in social interactions, reflecting the importance of relationships and hospitality. For instance, during festivals, accepting gifts from others is a significant ritual.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person named Na receiving an award. The character 纳 looks like a roof (宀) over a person (也), symbolizing someone being accepted or sheltered under a roof. Think of 'Na' standing proudly under a roof, accepting their award.
Meanings of 纳
nà(Na4)
1to receive
2to accept
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About 纳
纳Simplified
納Traditional
7Strokes
纟Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#2616Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 纳
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person named Na receiving an award. The character 纳 looks like a roof (宀) over a person (也), symbolizing someone being accepted or sheltered under a roof. Think of 'Na' standing proudly under a roof, accepting their award.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation of 纳, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. It's more commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal and financial discussions. Common collocations include '纳税' (pay taxes) and '纳入' (bring into).
HSK Study Tips
While 纳 is not included in HSK, it relates to concepts in HSK levels where acceptance and reception are prevalent. Students should focus on how it combines with other characters to form phrases and its usage in everyday contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of accepting or receiving is vital in social interactions, reflecting the importance of relationships and hospitality. For instance, during festivals, accepting gifts from others is a significant ritual.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 纳 with 受 (shòu), which also means 'to receive' but in a different context. For example, saying '我纳礼物' (wǒ nà lǐwù) is incorrect; it should be '我收礼物' (wǒ shōu lǐwù) to correctly convey 'I receive a gift.'
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Grammar Patterns of 纳
纳 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
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这是我纳的税。
Zhè shì wǒ nà de shuì.
This is the tax I paid.
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This is the tax I paid.
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Common Confusions with 纳
纳vs那
nà
Similar pronunciation and shape, but different meanings.
纳vs拿
ná
Similar pronunciation, but different meaning.
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Example Sentences for 纳 (10)
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1
现在夫妻双方分别按各自的收入纳税。
xiàn zài fū qī shuāng fāng fēn bié àn gè zì de shōu rù nà shuì。
Husband and wife are now taxed separately on their incomes.
2
透支的客户每月要缴纳5英镑的费用。
tòu zhī de kè hù měi yuè yào jiǎo nà5 5 yīng bàng de fèi。
Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of £
3
你好，伯纳德！见到你真高兴。
nǐ hǎo， ， bó nà！ dé ！ jiàn dào nǐ zhēn。
Good day to you, Bernard! It's a positive delight to see you.
4
海沃德艺术展是由艺术家伯纳德·吕蒂组织的。
hǎi wò dé yì shù zhǎn shì yóu yì shù jiā bó nà dé· · lǚ dì zǔ zhī。
The Hayward exhibition has been curated by the artist Bernard Luthi.
5
该行为公然违背了《维也纳公约》。
gāi háng wéi gōng rán wéi bèi le《 《 wéi yě nà gōng》。
The action is an open violation of the Vienna Convention.
6
克纳汉因为扭伤脖子而错过了联赛。
kè nà hàn yīn wéi niǔ shāng bó zǐ ér cuò guò le lián sài。
Kernaghan missed the United game after he ricked his neck.
7
我只是纳闷儿你是怎么看待这一切的。
wǒ zhī shì nà mèn ér nǐ shì zěn mó kàn dài zhè yī qiē de。
I just wonder what you make of all that.
8
这本书充满了萧伯纳独特的爱尔兰式幽默与嘲讽。
zhè běn shū chōng mǎn le xiāo bó nà dú tè de ài ěr lán shì yōu mò yǔ cháo fěng。
This book is suffused with Shaw's characteristic wry Irish humour.
9
伦纳德这还是头一次对她的方法感到恼怒。
lún nà dé zhè huán shì tóu yī cì duì tā de fāng fǎ gǎn dào nǎo nù。
For the first time Leonard felt irritation at her methods.
10
“哦，盖尔德纳，”他说道，好像他听说过这个名字。
“ “， ó ， gài ěr，” dé nà ，”， tā shuō dào ， hǎo xiàng tā tīng shuō guò。
"Oh, Gairdner," he said, as if that meant something to him.
Cultural Notes for 纳
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of accepting or receiving is vital in social interactions, reflecting the importance of relationships and hospitality. For instance, during festivals, accepting gifts from others is a significant ritual.
Word Family of 纳
Words Containing This Character20
纳nàto receive納
纳入nàrùto bring into納入
缴纳jiǎonàto pay (taxes etc)繳納
纳粹Nazi (loanword)納粹
纳税nàshuìto pay taxes納稅
纳米nanometer納米
纳税人nàshuìréntaxpayer納稅人
接纳jiēnàto admit (to membership)接納
容纳róngnàto hold容納
交纳jiāonàto pay (taxes or dues)交納
维也纳Vienna, capital of Austria維也納
采纳cǎinàto accept採納
吸纳xīnàto take in吸納
阿森纳Arsenal Football Club阿森納
归纳guīnàto sum up歸納
纳闷puzzled納悶
乔纳森Jonathan (name)喬納森
戛纳Cannes (France)戛納
罗纳尔多Ronaldo (name)羅納爾多
纳斯达克NASDAQ (stock exchange)納斯達克
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Compound Meaning
What does 纳 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 纳
纳 (nà) is also a common Chinese surname. Surnames in China often carry historical significance, and 纳 is no exception, with roots that may trace back to various regions and dynasties in Chinese history. People with this surname may have ancestral connections to those regions.
Common phrases that include 纳 are '纳税' (nà shuì), meaning 'to pay taxes,' and '纳入' (nà rù), which means 'to incorporate' or 'to bring in.' These phrases are frequently used in both conversational and formal contexts.
纳 (nà) primarily means 'to accept' or 'to bring into.' It can also refer to enjoying something or paying taxes. Additionally, it is used in scientific contexts as a prefix meaning 'nano-' which denotes one billionth of a unit.
You can use 纳 in a sentence like '我纳税了' (Wǒ nà shuì le), which means 'I paid taxes.' Another example is '他纳入了这个项目' (Tā nà rù le zhège xiàngmù), meaning 'He brought this project in.' Understanding its context is key to using 纳 correctly.
In the context of taxes, 纳 means 'to pay' or 'to submit,' indicating the action of fulfilling one's tax obligations.
Yes, 纳 is recognized as a surname in China, though it is not as common as others like Zhang (张) or Li (李).
纳 is often used as a prefix in scientific terms to denote 'nano-', indicating a billionth part, such as in 纳米 (nanometer).
