COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 奥 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 大 discovering a house 宀 full of rice 米
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How to Write 奥 (ào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Austria (abbr. for 奧地利|奥地利[Ao4 di4 li4])
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
奥
Austria (abbr. for 奧地利|奥地利[Ao4 di4 li4])
Common words
ào mì
奥秘
secret; mystery
shēn ào
深奥
profound; abstruse; recondite; profoundly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 奥
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 奥
Common words and phrases
ào mì
secret; mystery
shēn ào
profound; abstruse; recondite; profoundly
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“奥”。
Zhège zì shì “ào”.
This character is “奥”.
我正在学习“奥”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ào” zì.
I am learning the character “奥”.
请写一遍“奥”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ào”.
Please write “奥” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 奥?
奥 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 奥 (ào) mean?
奥 (ào) means Austria (abbr. for 奧地利|奥地利[Ao4 di4 li4]).
What is the radical of 奥?
The radical of 奥 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.