傲 (ào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 傲 (ào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 傲 (ào) means "proud; arrogant". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 傲 stroke by stroke?

傲 has 12 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 傲 and 俯?

傲 (ào) and 俯 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 傲?

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

Q: What common words use 傲?

Common words containing 傲 include: 骄傲 (jiāo ào) — proud; arrogant; pride; 傲慢 (ào màn) — arrogant; haughty; 傲气 (ào qì) — arrogance; haughtiness.

How to Write 傲

The character 傲 (ào) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

傲 is pronounced ào in Mandarin Chinese. It means proud; arrogant.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 傲 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 傲

骄傲 jiāo ào

proud; arrogant; pride

傲慢 ào màn

arrogant; haughty

傲气 ào qì

arrogance; haughtiness

Example Sentences

父母为他感到骄傲。

fù mǔ wèi tā gǎn dào jiāo ào

His parents are proud of him.

他的态度很傲慢。

tā de tài dù hěn ào màn

His attitude is very arrogant.

这个人很有傲气。

zhè ge rén hěn yǒu ào qì

This person is very arrogant.

Similar Characters

俯 fǔ

俱 jù

俳 pái

Practice Writing 傲 (ào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 傲

What does 傲 (ào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 傲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 傲 and 俯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 傲?

What common words use 傲?

How to Write 傲 (ào)