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

Q: What does 螯 (áo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螯 (áo) means "Pincers / Claws (of a crustacean)". with 16 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螯 stroke by stroke?

螯 has 16 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 螯 and 蜘?

螯 (áo) and 蜘 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 螯?

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

Q: What common words use 螯?

Common words containing 螯 include: 蟹螯 (xiè áo) — crab claws; 螯足 (áo zú) — Cheliped / Pincer-like leg; 巨螯 (jù áo) — giant claw.

How to Write 螯

The character 螯 (áo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 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

螯 is pronounced áo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pincers / Claws (of a crustacean).

Common Words with 螯

蟹螯 xiè áo

crab claws

螯足 áo zú

Cheliped / Pincer-like leg

巨螯 jù áo

giant claw

Example Sentences

螃蟹的螯很大。

páng xiè de áo hěn dà

The crab's claws are very large.

它的螯足很有力。

tā de áo zú hěn yǒu lì

Its pincers are very powerful.

龙虾有一对巨螯。

lóng xiā yǒu yī duì jù áo

Lobsters have a pair of giant claws.

Similar Characters

蜘 zhī

蜚 fēi

蜜 mì

Practice Writing 螯 (áo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螯

What does 螯 (áo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螯 and 蜘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螯?

What common words use 螯?

How to Write 螯 (áo)