COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 包 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刨 (páo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
carpenter's plane
páoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
páo
刨
carpenter's plane
Common words
páo
刨
to dig; to excavate; (coll.) to exclude; not to count
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刨
Say “páo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刨
Common words and phrases
páo
to dig; to excavate; (coll.) to exclude; not to count
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刨?
刨 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 刨 (páo) mean?
刨 (páo) means carpenter's plane.
What is the radical of 刨?
The radical of 刨 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.