COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 凹
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A rectangle with a hollow
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How to Write 凹 (āo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (connector etc)
āoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
āo
凹
concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (connector etc)
Common words
āo
凹
concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (connector etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 凹
Say “āo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 凹
Common words and phrases
āo
concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (connector etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“凹”。
Zhège zì shì “āo”.
This character is “凹”.
我正在学习“凹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “āo” zì.
I am learning the character “凹”.
请写一遍“凹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “āo”.
Please write “凹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 凹?
凹 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 凹 (āo) mean?
凹 (āo) means concave; depressed; sunken; indented; female (connector etc).
What is the radical of 凹?
The radical of 凹 is 凵, associated with Not yet classified.