Sound Clues (Phonetic)
乃

乃

nǎiSound ClueSound clue Nǎi (Then / Be)
Strokes 2 strokes
Clue Type Sound Clues (Phonetic)
Derivatives 4 chars
HSK Words 0 words
Core Meaning

Then, thus, sound clue for nǎi / réng

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 乃 inside new characters. It often works like a nǎi sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 乃

Locate component 乃 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage phonetic sound clue (nǎi)

Use 乃 as a sound anchor; the character has high likelihood of sharing pronunciation or rhyming with "nǎi".

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (4 characters)

Click any character to view animated stroke order or practice writing.

奶
nǎiMeaning Clue
女

breasts

扔
rēngMeaning Clue
扌

to throw

秀
xiùMeaning Clue
禾

to bear fruit

孕
yùnMeaning Clue
子

pregnant, to conceive, to be with child

问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 乃

What role does component 乃 play in Chinese characters?

乃 (nǎi) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Phonetic Sound Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 乃 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 乃, use "nǎi" as a phonetic anchor to guess its pronunciation, then check the remaining radical for semantic meaning.