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

Q: What does 澳 (ào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 澳 (ào) means "Bay / Australia (abbreviation)". with 15 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澳 stroke by stroke?

澳 has 15 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 澳 and 溏?

澳 (ào) and 溏 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 澳?

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

Q: What common words use 澳?

Common words containing 澳 include: 澳门 (ào mén) — Macau; 澳洲 (ào zhōu) — Australia; 港澳游 (gǎng ào yóu) — Hong Kong and Macau tour.

How to Write 澳

The character 澳 (ào) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

澳 is pronounced ào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bay / Australia (abbreviation).

Common Words with 澳

澳门 ào mén

Macau

澳洲 ào zhōu

Australia

港澳游 gǎng ào yóu

Hong Kong and Macau tour

Example Sentences

澳门很美。

ào mén hěn měi

Macau is very beautiful.

他在澳洲工作。

tā zài ào zhōu gōng zuò

He works in Australia.

我们去港澳游。

wǒ men qù gǎng ào yóu

We are going on a tour of Hong Kong and Macau.

Similar Characters

溏 táng

源 yuán

溘 kè

Practice Writing 澳 (ào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澳

What does 澳 (ào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澳 and 溏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澳?

What common words use 澳?

How to Write 澳 (ào)