COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 燥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 喿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 燥 (zào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dry; parched
zàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zào
燥
dry; parched
Common words
gān zào
干燥
(of weather, climate, soil etc) dry; arid; (of skin, mouth etc) dry; (fig.) dull; dry; boring; (of timber etc) to dry out; to season; to cure
kū zào
枯燥
dry and dull; uninteresting; tedious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 燥
Say “zào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 17 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
gān zào
(of weather, climate, soil etc) dry; arid; (of skin, mouth etc) dry; (fig.) dull; dry; boring; (of timber etc) to dry out; to season; to cure
kū zào
dry and dull; uninteresting; tedious
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 燥?
燥 is written with 17 strokes.
What does 燥 (zào) mean?
燥 (zào) means dry; parched.
What is the radical of 燥?
The radical of 燥 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.