COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肖 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh - "in the flesh") suggests the meaning, while ⺌ suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肖 (xiào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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xiào
肖
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Common words
shēng xiào
生肖
one of the twelve animals symbolic of the earthly branches 地支[di4 zhi1]; animal from the Chinese zodiac
bú xiào
不肖
(literary) unlike one's parents; degenerate; unworthy
xiào xiàng
肖像
portrait (painting, photo etc); (in a general sense) representation of a person; likeness
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 肖
Say “xiào” 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.
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Common words and phrases
shēng xiào
one of the twelve animals symbolic of the earthly branches 地支[di4 zhi1]; animal from the Chinese zodiac
bú xiào
(literary) unlike one's parents; degenerate; unworthy
xiào xiàng
portrait (painting, photo etc); (in a general sense) representation of a person; likeness
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肖?
肖 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 肖 (xiào) mean?
肖 (xiào) means similar.
What is the radical of 肖?
The radical of 肖 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.