Write 南(nán)(south) in Chinese character

南(nán)

Origin:

“南”原来是乐器名和乐舞名。从字形上看像一种钟形乐器，上端有纽可以悬挂。后来多表示南方的“南”。

“南” was originally the name of an instrument and dance. The character itself resembles a bell-shaped instrument that could be hung by a button in the top. Later, it became to be used as the word for “south.”

Meaning:

south

Words:

南京(Nánjīng): Nanjing (Nanking)
南方(nánfāng): south
南瓜(nánguā): pumpkin
南极(Nánjí): South Pole
南美洲(Nánměizhōu): South America

Sentences:

1、Nánjīng shì ge lìshǐ yōujiǔ de chéngshì.
南京是个历史悠久的城市。

Nanjing is city with an ancient history.

2、Zhèxiē nánguādēng kànqǐlái hěnkù.
这些南瓜灯看起来很酷。

These jack-o-lanterns look very cool.