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男
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 男
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 男人 | nán rén | a man; a male |
| 男 | nán | male; Baron, lowest of five orders of nobility 位 |
| 男孩儿 | nán hái r | erhua variant of 男孩; boy |
| 男朋友 | nán péng you | boyfriend |
| 男生 | nán shēng | schoolboy; male student |
| 男子 | nán zǐ | a man; a male |
| 男女 | nán nǚ | male-female; male and female |
| 男士 | nán shì | man; gentleman |
FAQ
How many strokes does 男 have?
男 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 男?
The pinyin for 男 is nán. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄋㄢˊ.
What does 男 mean in Chinese?
男 means: male; Baron, lowest of five orders of nobility 位. It appears in common words such as 男人、男、男孩儿.