COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 躁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 喿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 躁 (zào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
impatient; hot-tempered
zàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 20 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zào
躁
impatient; hot-tempered
Common words
bào zào
暴躁
irascible; irritable
fán zào
烦躁
jittery; twitchy; fidgety
fú zào
浮躁
fickle and impatient; restless; giddy; scatterbrained
jiāo zào
焦躁
fretful; impatient
jí zào
急躁
irritable; irascible; impetuous
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 躁
Say “zào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 20 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 躁
Common words and phrases
bào zào
irascible; irritable
fán zào
jittery; twitchy; fidgety
fú zào
fickle and impatient; restless; giddy; scatterbrained
jiāo zào
fretful; impatient
jí zào
irritable; irascible; impetuous
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“躁”。
Zhège zì shì “zào”.
This character is “躁”.
我正在学习“躁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zào” zì.
I am learning the character “躁”.
请写一遍“躁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zào”.
Please write “躁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 躁?
躁 is written with 20 strokes.
What does 躁 (zào) mean?
躁 (zào) means impatient; hot-tempered.
What is the radical of 躁?
The radical of 躁 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.