难
Meaning:
hard, difficult, arduous; unable
HSK 3
Frequency:
#8642
Pinyin:
nán
Strokes:
10
Radical:
又
How to Write 难 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "难" in Chinese
The Chinese character 难 (nán) means "hard, difficult, arduous; unable". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 难 include: 便难, 克难, 两难.
📚 Words and Phrases with 难
Common words containing this character
便难
retort with challenging questions
HSK 2
克难
to make do in difficult circumstances by being resourceful
HSK 2
两难
dilemma
HSK 2
刁难
to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult
HSK 2
劫难
calamity
HSK 2
危难
calamity
HSK 2
受难
to suffer a calamity
HSK 2
困难
difficult
HSK 2
国难
national calamity
HSK 2
大难
great catastrophe
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A hand 又 trying to grasp at a bird 隹
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "难"?
- The pinyin is nán
- How many strokes does "难" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "难" mean?
- hard, difficult, arduous; unable
- What is the radical of "难"?
- The radical is "又"