迺 (nǎi) - then & thereupon

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nǎi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

娜楠

迺 · nǎi

then;

thereupon;

actually;

used as a variant of 乃 in classical Chinese;

also used in names.

thenthereuponactually

Usage highlights

then proceedactually isthereuponclassical variant of 乃used in personal names

Synonyms

  • 乃— then; thereupon; actually (primary form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He then proceeded to leave (迺去).
  • This is actually the correct path (此迺正道).
  • The ancient usage appears in names (如人名: 迺贤).

Collocations

  • then proceed(迺行)
  • actually is(迺是)
  • thereupon(于是迺)
  • classical variant of 乃(迺 as 乃)
  • used in personal names(人名用字)

Cultural background

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  • A classical Chinese character, often used as a variant form of 乃 in historical texts.
  • Seen in some historical figures' names, giving a classical, scholarly feel.

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