哪 (nǎ, na): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 哪 is a question word that means “which” or “where”. It is commonly used in questions to ask for clarification or to specify a particular item or location. For example, “哪个是你的书包?” means “Which one is your backpack?” and “你住在哪里?” means “Where do you live?”.

Translation


Expression: which

na
Particle: showing approval (after a noun ending in -n)

Pronunciation

na

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
你说的是哪个?nǐ shuō de shì nǎge?Which one are you talking about?
你哪天回来?nǐ nǎ tiān huílái?Which day are you coming back?
这是哪里?zhè shì nǎlǐ?Where is this?
你要去哪里?nǐ yào qù nǎlǐ?Where do you want to go?
你喜欢哪个颜色?nǐ xǐhuān nǎge yánsè?Which color do you like?
你是哪个国家的人?nǐ shì nǎge guójiā de rén?Which country are you from?
你想吃哪个口味的冰淇淋?nǐ xiǎng chī nǎge kǒuwèi de bīngqílín?Which flavor of ice cream do you want to eat?
你在哪儿工作?nǐ zài nǎr gōngzuò?Where do you work?

HSK

哪 is part of HSK Level 1 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1 and HSK Level 4.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 哪 with Pinyin and English Translation