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

Q: What does 鳌 (áo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳌 (áo) means "legendary huge turtle". with 18 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳌 stroke by stroke?

鳌 has 18 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳌 and 鲭?

鳌 (áo) and 鲭 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 鳌?

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

Q: What common words use 鳌?

Common words containing 鳌 include: 独占鳌头 (dú zhàn áo tóu) — to come out on top / to be the champion; 鳌鱼 (áo yú) — legendary huge turtle; 巨鳌 (jù áo) — giant Ao (mythical giant turtle).

How to Write 鳌

The character 鳌 (áo) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳌 is pronounced áo in Mandarin Chinese. It means legendary huge turtle.

Common Words with 鳌

独占鳌头 dú zhàn áo tóu

to come out on top / to be the champion

鳌鱼 áo yú

legendary huge turtle

巨鳌 jù áo

giant Ao (mythical giant turtle)

Example Sentences

他在这次考试中独占鳌头。

tā zài zhè cì kǎo shì zhōng dú zhàn áo tóu

He took first place in this exam.

传说中海里有巨大的鳌鱼。

chuán shuō zhōng hǎi lǐ yǒu jù dà de áo yú

Legend says there is a giant mythical turtle-fish in the sea.

这块石头看起来像一只巨鳌。

zhè kuài shí tou kàn qǐ lái xiàng yī zhī jù áo

This stone looks like a giant turtle.

Similar Characters

鲭 qīng

鲮 líng

鲯 qí

Practice Writing 鳌 (áo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳌

What does 鳌 (áo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳌 and 鲭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳌?

What common words use 鳌?

How to Write 鳌 (áo)