COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 鸟
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 烏, a bird
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How to Write 鸟 (niǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
bird
niǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
niǎo
鸟
bird
Common words
niǎo cháo
鸟巢
bird's nest; nickname for Beijing 2008 Olympic stadium
niǎo
鸟
bird; "bird" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 196); (dialect) to pay attention to; (intensifier) damned
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
鸟
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鸟
鸟
鸟
鸟
鸟
鸟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 鸟
Say “niǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 鸟
Common words and phrases
niǎo cháo
bird's nest; nickname for Beijing 2008 Olympic stadium
niǎo
bird; "bird" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 196); (dialect) to pay attention to; (intensifier) damned
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鸟?
鸟 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 鸟 (niǎo) mean?
鸟 (niǎo) means bird.
What is the radical of 鸟?
The radical of 鸟 is 鸟, associated with Not yet classified.