COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 勺 is built
Traditional etymology note: A spoon 勹 with something in it 丶
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How to Write 勺 (sháo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
spoon
sháoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
sháo
勺
spoon
Common words
sháo zǐ
勺子
scoop; ladle
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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勺
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 勺
Say “sháo” 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 勺
Common words and phrases
sháo zǐ
scoop; ladle
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“勺”。
Zhège zì shì “sháo”.
This character is “勺”.
我正在学习“勺”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sháo” zì.
I am learning the character “勺”.
请写一遍“勺”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sháo”.
Please write “勺” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 勺?
勺 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 勺 (sháo) mean?
勺 (sháo) means spoon.
What is the radical of 勺?
The radical of 勺 is 勹, associated with Not yet classified.