弄

nòng

HSK 4

#1,051 most

frequent character

to do, to manage, to handle

verb

Character breakdown

弄 shows two hands 廾 working jade 王, so it first meant working jade by hand. 廾 also supplies the sound. The meaning broadened to do or handle, then to toy with. Read lòng, it means lane or alley, borrowed only for its sound.

Drawn as: hands shaping jade

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Example Sentences

你能帮我弄这个吗？

nǐ néng bāng wǒ nòng zhègè ma ？

Can you help me handle this?

我喜欢弄一些新玩具。

wǒ xǐhuān nòng yīxiē xīn wánjù 。

I like to play with some new toys.

他弄坏了我的电脑。

tā nònghuàile wǒde diànnǎo 。

He messed up my computer.

Same Characters, Different Readings

Words with similar meanings

处理chǔlǐ

to handle

This term indicates more formal management or administration of a task.

玩wán

to play

This word is commonly used for engaging in enjoyable activities, typically lighter and more fun-focused.

搞gǎo

to do/manage

A more colloquial synonym, implying a casual or informal way of doing something.

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