COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 耀 is built
Traditional etymology note: A peacock 翟 with a brilliant 光 tail
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How to Write 耀 (yào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
brilliant
yàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 20 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yào
耀
brilliant
Common words
kuā yào
夸耀
to brag about; to flaunt
róng yào
荣耀
honor; glory
xuàn yào
炫耀
dazzling; to show off; to flaunt
yào yǎn
耀眼
to dazzle; dazzling
zhào yào
照耀
to shine; to illuminate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 耀
Say “yào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 20 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 耀
Common words and phrases
kuā yào
to brag about; to flaunt
róng yào
honor; glory
xuàn yào
dazzling; to show off; to flaunt
yào yǎn
to dazzle; dazzling
zhào yào
to shine; to illuminate
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耀?
耀 is written with 20 strokes.
What does 耀 (yào) mean?
耀 (yào) means brilliant.
What is the radical of 耀?
The radical of 耀 is 羽, associated with Not yet classified.