Pinyin Syllable
Chinese characters pronounced ning
Learn common Chinese characters pronounced ning, including 宁 níng, 凝 níng. Compare tones, meanings, traditional forms, words, and example sentences.
How to Pronounce This Syllable
To say ning, lead with the initial n, then flow without a break into the final ing, holding the tone across the whole syllable.
Initial n
Start the syllable on the initial n, then run straight into the final ing — keep them joined instead of sounding out separate English letters.
Final ing
Settle the final ing into a steady mouth shape first, then lay the tone on top.
Study Tip
Start with the most common characters (宁 níng, 凝 níng) and lock in their tones. 2 common characters share the sound ning, so lean on words to tell the rest apart.
Learn by Tone
ning turns up here with 1 different tone; a change of tone usually means a different character, so the groups below are split by tone.
2nd tone
Taking the 2nd tone here: 宁, 凝 (2 in total). Lock this tone in your ear before the meaning.
Common Words With This Sound
Seeing ning inside whole words makes it clear which character is meant — here are common ones.
Characters
2 common characters in this group.