COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 烧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 尧 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 烧 (shāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to burn
shāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shāo
烧
to burn
Common words
fā shāo
发烧
to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever
rán shāo
燃烧
to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion
shāo kǎo
烧烤
barbecue; to roast
fén shāo
焚烧
to burn; to set on fire
shāo huǐ
烧毁
to destroy (or be destroyed) by fire
shāo
烧
to burn; to cook; to stew; to bake
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 烧
Say “shāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
fā shāo
to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever
rán shāo
to ignite; to combust; to burn; combustion
shāo kǎo
barbecue; to roast
fén shāo
to burn; to set on fire
shāo huǐ
to destroy (or be destroyed) by fire
shāo
to burn; to cook; to stew; to bake
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 烧?
烧 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 烧 (shāo) mean?
烧 (shāo) means to burn.
What is the radical of 烧?
The radical of 烧 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.