COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 绕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 尧 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 绕 (rào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wind
ràoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
rào
绕
to wind
Common words
wéi rào
围绕
to revolve around; to center on (an issue)
chán rào
缠绕
twisting; to twine; to wind; to pester
huán rào
环绕
to surround; to circle; to revolve around
rào xíng
绕行
to take a circular (or circuitous) route; to do a circuit; (of a planet) to orbit; (of a sailor) to circumnavigate
rào yuǎn ér
绕远儿
to go the long way round; to take a circuitous route; (of a route) circuitous
rào
绕
to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
绕
绕
绕
绕
绕
绕
绕
绕
LEARNING TIP
Remember 绕
Say “rào” 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
wéi rào
to revolve around; to center on (an issue)
chán rào
twisting; to twine; to wind; to pester
huán rào
to surround; to circle; to revolve around
rào xíng
to take a circular (or circuitous) route; to do a circuit; (of a planet) to orbit; (of a sailor) to circumnavigate
rào yuǎn ér
to go the long way round; to take a circuitous route; (of a route) circuitous
rào
to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“绕”。
Zhège zì shì “rào”.
This character is “绕”.
我正在学习“绕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “rào” zì.
I am learning the character “绕”.
请写一遍“绕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “rào”.
Please write “绕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 绕?
绕 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 绕 (rào) mean?
绕 (rào) means to wind.
What is the radical of 绕?
The radical of 绕 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.