拿 ná
take / hold / bring
拿 (ná) means "take / hold / bring" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 拿
以为
yǐwéi
to mistakenly think / to assume (wrongly)
文件
wénjiàn
file / document
护照
hùzhào
passport
Frequently asked questions
What does 拿 (ná) mean in Chinese?
拿 (ná) means "take / hold / bring" in Chinese. 拿 (ná) means "take / hold / bring" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 拿 in a sentence?
Use 拿 (ná) the way you would use "take / hold / bring" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 拿?
Common words that pair with 拿 include 以为. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 拿 (ná) and 放 (fàng)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 拿 means "take / hold / bring"; 放 means "put / release / let go". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
One concept should unlock a network, not one translation
Speak1000 teaches 拿 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 拿 (ná) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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