COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尧 is built
尧 can be remembered by breaking it into 戈 + 兀. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 尧 (yáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Yao
yáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yáo
尧
surname Yao
Common words
yáo
尧
surname Yao
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尧
Say “yáo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尧
Common words and phrases
yáo
surname Yao
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尧?
尧 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 尧 (yáo) mean?
尧 (yáo) means surname Yao.
What is the radical of 尧?
The radical of 尧 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.