COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 草 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 早 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 草 (cǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
grass
cǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cǎo
草
grass
Common words
cǎo dì
草地
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
cǎo yuán
草原
grassland; prairie
cǎo àn
草案
draft (legislation, proposal etc)
cǎo cóng
草丛
underbrush
cǎo píng
草坪
lawn
cǎo shuài
草率
careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
草
草
草
草
草
草
草
草
LEARNING TIP
Remember 草
Say “cǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
cǎo dì
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
cǎo yuán
grassland; prairie
cǎo àn
draft (legislation, proposal etc)
cǎo cóng
underbrush
cǎo píng
lawn
cǎo shuài
careless; negligent; sloppy; not serious
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 草?
草 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 草 (cǎo) mean?
草 (cǎo) means grass.
What is the radical of 草?
The radical of 草 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.