COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 傲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 敖 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 傲 (ào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
proud
àoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ào
傲
proud
Common words
jiāo ào
骄傲
pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth
ào màn
傲慢
arrogant; haughty
gāo ào
高傲
arrogant; haughty; proud
ào
傲
proud; arrogant; to despise; unyielding
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
傲
傲
傲
傲
傲
傲
傲
傲
LEARNING TIP
Remember 傲
Say “ào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 傲
Common words and phrases
jiāo ào
pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth
ào màn
arrogant; haughty
gāo ào
arrogant; haughty; proud
ào
proud; arrogant; to despise; unyielding
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“傲”。
Zhège zì shì “ào”.
This character is “傲”.
我正在学习“傲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ào” zì.
I am learning the character “傲”.
请写一遍“傲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ào”.
Please write “傲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 傲?
傲 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 傲 (ào) mean?
傲 (ào) means proud.
What is the radical of 傲?
The radical of 傲 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.