COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 杳 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sun 日 setting below the woods 木
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How to Write 杳 (yǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dark and quiet
yǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎo
杳
dark and quiet
Common words
yǎo
杳
dark and quiet
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 杳
Say “yǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 杳
Common words and phrases
yǎo
dark and quiet
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“杳”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎo”.
This character is “杳”.
我正在学习“杳”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “杳”.
请写一遍“杳”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎo”.
Please write “杳” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 杳?
杳 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 杳 (yǎo) mean?
杳 (yǎo) means dark and quiet.
What is the radical of 杳?
The radical of 杳 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.