COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苗 is built
Traditional etymology note: Grass 艹 growing in a field 田
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How to Write 苗 (miáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Hmong or Miao ethnic group of southwest China
miáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
miáo
苗
Hmong or Miao ethnic group of southwest China
Common words
hé miáo
禾苗
seedling (of rice or other grain)
miáo tiáo
苗条
(of a woman) slim; slender; graceful
miáo tou
苗头
first signs; development (of a situation)
yì miáo
疫苗
vaccine
yà miáo zhù zhǎng
揠苗助长
to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)
miáo
苗
sprout
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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苗
苗
苗
苗
苗
苗
LEARNING TIP
Remember 苗
Say “miáo” 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 苗
Common words and phrases
hé miáo
seedling (of rice or other grain)
miáo tiáo
(of a woman) slim; slender; graceful
miáo tou
first signs; development (of a situation)
yì miáo
vaccine
yà miáo zhù zhǎng
to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm (idiom)
miáo
sprout
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 苗?
苗 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 苗 (miáo) mean?
苗 (miáo) means Hmong or Miao ethnic group of southwest China.
What is the radical of 苗?
The radical of 苗 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.