COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 艹
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 艸; grass sprouting
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How to Write 艹 (ǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
grass radical 草字頭兒|草字头儿[cao3 zi4 tou2 r5]
ǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ǎo
艹
grass radical 草字頭兒|草字头儿[cao3 zi4 tou2 r5]
Common words
ǎo
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grass radical 草字頭兒|草字头儿[cao3 zi4 tou2 r5]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艹
Say “ǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 艹
Common words and phrases
ǎo
grass radical 草字頭兒|草字头儿[cao3 zi4 tou2 r5]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“艹”。
Zhège zì shì “ǎo”.
This character is “艹”.
我正在学习“艹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “艹”.
请写一遍“艹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ǎo”.
Please write “艹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艹?
艹 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 艹 (ǎo) mean?
艹 (ǎo) means grass radical 草字頭兒|草字头儿[cao3 zi4 tou2 r5].
What is the radical of 艹?
The radical of 艹 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.