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诺 Promise in Chinese (nuò)

Dictionary Summary

诺 (nuò) means to consent; to promise; (literary) yes!. Simplified form has 10 strokes under radical 讠.

Pinyin & Tonenuò (Tone 4)
Simplified / Trad.诺 / 諾
Radical讠
Total Strokes10 strokes
StructureLeft–Right (讠 + 若)
Unicode / LevelU+8BFA · HSK 5-6

Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review

🪪 Using “诺” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Unisex)

Stylish, crisp, and widely popular in modern names (e.g., 一诺, 诺言, 语诺, 诺依). An effortless phonetic match for Noah, Nora, and Nolan!

✒️ Using “诺” for a Tattoo · Better in a Phrase

Because 一诺千金 ('a promise worth a thousand gold') is a beloved idiom, pairing 一诺 or 承诺 is far stronger than standalone 诺.

Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings

Origin & Visual Logic: Speech radical (讠) paired with 若 (assent/harmonious): words spoken in solemn agreement.

Traditional / SimplifiedPinyinCC-CEDICT Definitions
諾 / 诺 nuò to consent; to promise; (literary) yes!

Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).

Common Words & Idioms Using “诺”

Chinese WordPinyinEnglish MeaningAudio
承诺 chéngnuò promise and commitment
诺言 nuòyán pledge; word of honor
一诺千金 yīnuò-qiānjīn a promise worth gold

English Names Using “诺” in Our Curated Recommendations

See how native speakers pair 诺 (nuò) into modern Chinese names:

白依诺Isabella (Bái Yī nuò)诺兰Nora (Nuò Lán)安礼诺Eleanor (Ān Lǐ nuò)陈一诺Noah (Chén Yī nuò)林诺岚Nolan (Lín Nuò lán)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does the Chinese character "诺" (nuò) have?

"诺" has 10 strokes in Simplified Chinese (Traditional form: 諾). Its primary dictionary radical is 讠, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.

Is "诺" good to use in a real Chinese name?

Rating: Highly Recommended (Unisex). Stylish, crisp, and widely popular in modern names (e.g., 一诺, 诺言, 语诺, 诺依). An effortless phonetic match for Noah, Nora, and Nolan!

Is "诺" safe as a Chinese character tattoo?

Tattoo rating: Better in a Phrase. Because 一诺千金 ('a promise worth a thousand gold') is a beloved idiom, pairing 一诺 or 承诺 is far stronger than standalone 诺.

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