COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 皂 is built
皂 can be remembered by breaking it into 白 + 七. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 皂 (zào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
soap
zàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
zào
皂
soap
Common words
féi zào
肥皂
soap
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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皂
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皂
皂
皂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 皂
Say “zào” 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 皂
Common words and phrases
féi zào
soap
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 皂?
皂 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 皂 (zào) mean?
皂 (zào) means soap.
What is the radical of 皂?
The radical of 皂 is 白, associated with Not yet classified.