Learn a Chinese Character - 拿 (ná) - Take/Hold

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 手 (hand radical)

Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 合 + 手 (combine + hand)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: ná (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

拿 primarily means to take or hold, and is used in various contexts related to handling objects.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 拿手 (ná shǒu) - skilled, expert
• 拿走 (ná zǒu) - take away
• 拿主意 (ná zhǔ yì) - make a decision

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

拿 is primarily used as a verb to indicate taking or holding something.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 拿 is often associated with actions and decisions, and is used in many idioms about handling situations.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 拿 as "combine hand" - the 合 represents combining, and 手 means hand, together forming the concept of taking or holding.