捺

nà
奈 + 扌

Definitions

nà to press down firmly; to suppress; right-falling stroke in Chinese characters (e.g. the last stroke of 大[dà])

Etymology phono-semantic

hand

Semantic: 扌 Phonetic: 奈

About

The character 捺 is classified as a phono-semantic compound, made up of the hand radical 扌 (indicating a physical action performed by the hand) and the phonetic 奈 (nài), which provides the sound and bears no semantic weight. In its literal sense, the verb means to press down firmly with the hand or fingers; it also has a figurative use meaning to suppress or hold back one's temper or emotions. Additionally, within the context of calligraphy, 捺 is the technical term for the rightward-sweeping stroke, one of the basic strokes essential for constructing Chinese characters.

Example Sentences Hide

这个字的捺笔很漂亮。

Zhège zì de nà bǐ hěn piàoliang.

The捺 stroke of this character is very beautiful.

学习书法要先练捺。

Xuéxí shūfǎ yào xiān liàn nà.

When learning calligraphy, one must first practice the捺 stroke.

他按捺不住激动的心情。

Tā ànnà bù zhù jīdòng de xīnqíng.

He couldn't hold back his excited feelings.

在书法中，捺的写法有很多种。

Zài shūfǎ zhōng, nà de xiěfǎ yǒu hěn duō zhǒng.

In calligraphy, there are many ways to write the捺 stroke.

她轻轻一捺，就盖上了印章。

Tā qīngqīng yī nà, jiù gài shàng le yìnzhāng.

She lightly pressed down and affixed the seal.

按捺心中的怒火需要很大耐力。

Ànnà xīnzhōng de nùhuǒ xūyào hěn dà nàilì.

Restraining the anger in one's heart requires great patience.

这幅书法作品的捺笔力道十足。

Zhè fú shūfǎ zuòpǐn de nà bǐ lìdào shízú.

The捺 strokes in this calligraphy work are very powerful.

尽管他试图按捺自己的情绪，但声音还是颤抖了。

Jǐnguǎn tā shìtú ànnà zìjǐ de qíngxù, dàn shēngyīn háishì chàndǒu le.

Although he tried to restrain his emotions, his voice still trembled.

Related Characters

Component: 奈

萘 倷 錼

Component: 扌

把 提 打 报 接 指 据 拉 持 技 找 推 投 护

Example Words

按捺