COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 苗 is built
Traditional etymology note: Grass 艹 growing in a field 田
More “miao” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
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?’
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
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.
苗
苗
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
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“苗”。
Zhège zì shì “miáo”.
This character is “苗”.
我正在学习“苗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “miáo” zì.
I am learning the character “苗”.
请写一遍“苗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “miáo”.
Please write “苗” once.
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.