COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肴 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (meat) suggests the meaning, while 乂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肴 (yáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
meat dishes
yáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yáo
肴
meat dishes
Common words
cài yáo
菜肴
vegetable and meat dishes; dish
jiā yáo
佳肴
fine food; delicacies; delicious food
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 肴
Say “yáo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 肴
Common words and phrases
cài yáo
vegetable and meat dishes; dish
jiā yáo
fine food; delicacies; delicious food
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“肴”。
Zhège zì shì “yáo”.
This character is “肴”.
我正在学习“肴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yáo” zì.
I am learning the character “肴”.
请写一遍“肴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yáo”.
Please write “肴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肴?
肴 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 肴 (yáo) mean?
肴 (yáo) means meat dishes.
What is the radical of 肴?
The radical of 肴 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.