COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 枵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 号 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 枵 (xiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(archaic) hollow of a tree
xiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiāo
枵
(archaic) hollow of a tree
Common words
xiāo
枵
(archaic) hollow of a tree
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 枵
Say “xiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xiāo
(archaic) hollow of a tree
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“枵”。
Zhège zì shì “xiāo”.
This character is “枵”.
我正在学习“枵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “枵”.
请写一遍“枵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiāo”.
Please write “枵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 枵?
枵 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 枵 (xiāo) mean?
枵 (xiāo) means (archaic) hollow of a tree.
What is the radical of 枵?
The radical of 枵 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.