COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 袄 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衤 (clothes) suggests the meaning, while 夭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 袄 (ǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
coat
ǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ǎo
袄
coat
Common words
ǎo
袄
coat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 袄
Say “ǎo” 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
ǎo
coat
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 袄?
袄 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 袄 (ǎo) mean?
袄 (ǎo) means coat.
What is the radical of 袄?
The radical of 袄 is 衤, associated with Not yet classified.