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Chinese characters with Pinyin sao

Learn how to write 11 Chinese characters pronounced “sao” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “sao” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced sào

3 dictionary entries use the pronunciation sào, including 埽 (dike), 瘙 (itch), 臊 (shame).

3 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced sǎo

3 dictionary entries use the pronunciation sǎo, including 扫 (to sweep (with a brush or broom)), 嫂 ((bound form) older brother's wife; sister-in-law), 掃 (Chinese character).

3 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced sāo

5 dictionary entries use the pronunciation sāo, including 骚 ((bound form) to disturb; to disrupt), 搔 (to scratch), 缫 (to reel silk from cocoons), 鳋 (Chinese character), 騷 (Chinese character).

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PRINTABLE PRACTICE

Practice these sao characters

Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 3 useful characters from this pronunciation group.

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