COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 芍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 勺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 芍 (sháo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Chinese peony
sháoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
sháo
芍
Chinese peony
Common words
sháo
芍
Chinese peony
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 芍
Say “sháo” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 芍
Common words and phrases
sháo
Chinese peony
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 芍?
芍 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 芍 (sháo) mean?
芍 (sháo) means Chinese peony.
What is the radical of 芍?
The radical of 芍 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.