纳闷儿

納悶兒

nàmènr

verb HSK 7

Meanings

1 to feel puzzled
2 to wonder
3 to be perplexed

Characters

to take in; to receive

bored; stuffy; puzzled

Examples

我纳闷儿他怎么还没来。

Wǒ nàmènr tā zěnme hái méi lái.

I'm wondering why he still hasn't come.

她纳闷儿地看着我。

Tā nàmènr de kàn zhe wǒ.

She looked at me with a puzzled expression.

Tips

usage

纳闷儿 expresses internal puzzlement—you're confused but haven't asked anyone yet. Often used with 正在 or followed by a question clause.

memory

纳 (take in) + 闷 (stuffy/baffled) = taking in confusion → feeling puzzled.

Stroke Order

纳 nà

闷 mèn

儿 ér