COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扫 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 掃; to use 扌 a broom 帚; 帚 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 扫 (sǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sweep (with a brush or broom)
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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
sǎo
扫
to sweep (with a brush or broom)
Common words
dǎ sǎo
打扫
to clean; to sweep
sǎo mǎ
扫码
to scan a QR code or barcode
qīng sǎo
清扫
to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime)
sǎo miáo
扫描
to scan
sǎo chú
扫除
to clean; to clean up; to eliminate; to wipe out
sǎo mù
扫墓
to sweep a grave (and pay one's respects to the dead person)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扫
扫
扫
扫
扫
扫
扫
扫
LEARNING TIP
Remember 扫
Say “sǎo” 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 扫
Common words and phrases
dǎ sǎo
to clean; to sweep
sǎo mǎ
to scan a QR code or barcode
qīng sǎo
to tidy up; to mop up; a sweep (against crime)
sǎo miáo
to scan
sǎo chú
to clean; to clean up; to eliminate; to wipe out
sǎo mù
to sweep a grave (and pay one's respects to the dead person)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扫”。
Zhège zì shì “sǎo”.
This character is “扫”.
我正在学习“扫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “sǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “扫”.
请写一遍“扫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “sǎo”.
Please write “扫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扫?
扫 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 扫 (sǎo) mean?
扫 (sǎo) means to sweep (with a brush or broom).
What is the radical of 扫?
The radical of 扫 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.