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

Q: What does 岙 (ào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岙 (ào) means "Col; mountain valley; bay". with 7 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岙 stroke by stroke?

岙 has 7 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岙 and 屹?

岙 (ào) and 屹 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 岙?

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

Q: What common words use 岙?

Common words containing 岙 include: 山岙 (shān ào) — Mountain valley; 岙口 (ào kǒu) — Entrance to a mountain valley; 岙里 (ào lǐ) — Inside the mountain valley.

How to Write 岙

The character 岙 (ào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

岙 is pronounced ào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Col; mountain valley; bay.

Common Words with 岙

山岙 shān ào

Mountain valley

岙口 ào kǒu

Entrance to a mountain valley

岙里 ào lǐ

Inside the mountain valley

Example Sentences

他家住在山岙里。

tā jiā zhù zài shān ào lǐ

His family lives in a mountain valley.

船停在岙口。

chuán tíng zài ào kǒu

The boat is stopped at the bay entrance.

岙里有很多花。

ào lǐ yǒu hěn duō huā

There are many flowers in the valley.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岙 (ào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岙

What does 岙 (ào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岙 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岙?

What common words use 岙?

How to Write 岙 (ào)