COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 操 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 喿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 操 (cāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to grasp
cāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cāo
操
to grasp
Common words
cāo chǎng
操场
playground; sports field; drill ground
cāo zuò
操作
to work; to operate; to manipulate
tǐ cāo
体操
gymnastic; gymnastics
cāo kòng
操控
to control; to manipulate
cāo láo
操劳
to work hard; to look after
cāo liàn
操练
drill; practice
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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操
操
操
操
操
操
操
LEARNING TIP
Remember 操
Say “cāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cāo chǎng
playground; sports field; drill ground
cāo zuò
to work; to operate; to manipulate
tǐ cāo
gymnastic; gymnastics
cāo kòng
to control; to manipulate
cāo láo
to work hard; to look after
cāo liàn
drill; practice
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 操?
操 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 操 (cāo) mean?
操 (cāo) means to grasp.
What is the radical of 操?
The radical of 操 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.