COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夭 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person with head tilted - leaning forward, running, energetic
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How to Write 夭 (yāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to die prematurely (also pr. [yao3])
yāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yāo
夭
(bound form) to die prematurely (also pr. [yao3])
Common words
yāo
夭
(bound form) to die prematurely (also pr. [yao3])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夭
夭
夭
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夭
夭
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夭
Say “yāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夭
Common words and phrases
yāo
(bound form) to die prematurely (also pr. [yao3])
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夭?
夭 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 夭 (yāo) mean?
夭 (yāo) means (bound form) to die prematurely (also pr. [yao3]).
What is the radical of 夭?
The radical of 夭 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.