COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 描 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 苗 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 描 (miáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to depict
miáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
miáo
描
to depict
Common words
miáo shù
描述
to describe; description
miáo huì
描绘
to describe; to depict; to portray
miáo xiě
描写
to describe; to depict; to portray; description
sǎo miáo
扫描
to scan
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
描
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描
描
描
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 描
Say “miáo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
miáo shù
to describe; description
miáo huì
to describe; to depict; to portray
miáo xiě
to describe; to depict; to portray; description
sǎo miáo
to scan
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 描?
描 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 描 (miáo) mean?
描 (miáo) means to depict.
What is the radical of 描?
The radical of 描 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.