COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杓 is built
Traditional etymology note: A wooden 木 spoon 勺
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How to Write 杓 (sháo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) handle of a spoon or ladle
sháoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
sháo
杓
(literary) handle of a spoon or ladle
Common words
sháo
杓
(literary) handle of a spoon or ladle
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杓
Say “sháo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杓
Common words and phrases
sháo
(literary) handle of a spoon or ladle
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杓?
杓 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 杓 (sháo) mean?
杓 (sháo) means (literary) handle of a spoon or ladle.
What is the radical of 杓?
The radical of 杓 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.