Learn a Chinese Character - 哪 (nǎ) - Which/Where

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 口 (mouth radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 口 + 那 (mouth + that)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: nǎ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

哪 primarily means which or where, and is used in questions to inquire about specific things or places.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 哪里 (nǎ lǐ) - where
• 哪个 (nǎ ge) - which one
• 哪边 (nǎ biān) - which side

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

哪 is primarily used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about specific things or places.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 哪 is often used in polite inquiries and is a common character in everyday conversations.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 哪 as "mouth that" - the 口 represents mouth, and 那 means that, together forming the concept of asking which or where.