努
努 (nǔ) · to exert
努 (nǔ) means “to exert”. It is made of 奴 + 力 and has 7 strokes.
Break 努 into its parts
What 努 is made of
- 奴 nú — slave
- 女 nǚ — woman
- 又 yòu — (once) again
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
Origin hint: 力 gives the meaning, 奴 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
努 stroke order
Example sentences with 努力
他学习很努力。Tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì.He studies very hard.
我会努力工作。Wǒ huì nǔlì gōngzuò.I will work hard.
Words with 努
Also built with 奴
Quick facts
| Pinyin | nǔ |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to exert |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Radical | 力 (power, #19) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 努
What does 努 mean?
努 (nǔ) means “to exert”.
How many strokes does 努 have?
努 has 7 strokes.
What is the radical of 努?
The radical of 努 is 力 (lì, “power”), Kangxi radical number 19.
What parts make up 努?
努 is made of 奴 (slave) and 力 (strength).
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