敖 (áo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 敖 (áo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 敖 (áo) means "to stroll; to ramble". with 10 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敖 stroke by stroke?

敖 has 10 strokes. The radical is 攵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 敖 and 放?

敖 (áo) and 放 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 敖?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 攵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 敖?

Common words containing 敖 include: 敖游 (áo yóu) — to travel; to roam; 姓敖 (xìng áo) — Surname Ao; 敖包 (áo bāo) — obo (a stone heap used as a landmark or shrine in Mongolia).

How to Write 敖

The character 敖 (áo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

敖 is pronounced áo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stroll; to ramble.

Common Words with 敖

敖游 áo yóu

to travel; to roam

姓敖 xìng áo

Surname Ao

敖包 áo bāo

obo (a stone heap used as a landmark or shrine in Mongolia)

Example Sentences

他在四海敖游。

tā zài sì hǎi áo yóu

He is traveling all over the world.

他的老师姓敖。

tā de lǎo shī xìng áo

His teacher's surname is Ao.

草原上有个敖包。

cǎo yuán shàng yǒu gè áo bāo

There is an aobao (sacred stone heap) on the grassland.

Similar Characters

放 fàng

政 zhèng

敃 mǐn

Practice Writing 敖 (áo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敖

What does 敖 (áo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敖 and 放?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敖?

What common words use 敖?

How to Write 敖 (áo)