COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 艸 is built
Traditional etymology note: Grass sprouting
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How to Write 艸 (cǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
grass
cǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cǎo
艸
grass
Common words
cǎo
艸
grass
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艸
Say “cǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cǎo
grass
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艸?
艸 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 艸 (cǎo) mean?
艸 (cǎo) means grass.
What is the radical of 艸?
The radical of 艸 is 艸, associated with Not yet classified.