Learn a Chinese Character - 乃 (nǎi) - Be/Thus

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 丿 (slash radical)

Stroke Count: 2 (2 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 丿 + 乙 (slash + second)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: nǎi (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

乃 primaries means to be or thus, and is used in classical Chinese and formal contexts.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 乃至 (nǎi zhì) - even, up to
• 乃尔 (nǎi ěr) - thus, in this way
• 乃父 (nǎi fù) - your father

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

乃 is primarily used as a verb or adverb in classical Chinese and formal contexts.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 乃 is often associated with classical literature and formal expressions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 乃 as "slash second" - the 丿 represents a slash, and 乙 means second, together forming the concept of being or thus.