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

Q: What does 鏊 (ào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鏊 (ào) means "Griddle". with 18 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 鏊 stroke by stroke?

鏊 has 18 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 鏊 and 錾?

鏊 (ào) and 錾 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 鏊?

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

Q: What common words use 鏊?

Common words containing 鏊 include: 鏊子 (ào zi) — Griddle; flat pan for baking; 煎饼鏊 (jiān bǐng ào) — pancake griddle; 铁鏊 (tiě ào) — iron griddle.

How to Write 鏊

The character 鏊 (ào) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 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

鏊 is pronounced ào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Griddle.

Common Words with 鏊

鏊子 ào zi

Griddle; flat pan for baking

煎饼鏊 jiān bǐng ào

pancake griddle

铁鏊 tiě ào

iron griddle

Example Sentences

奶奶用鏊子做煎饼。

nǎi nǎi yòng ào zi zuò jiān bǐng

Grandma uses a griddle to make pancakes.

这个煎饼鏊很大。

zhè ge jiān bǐng ào hěn dà

This pancake griddle is very large.

这是一个旧铁鏊。

zhè shì yí gè jiù tiě ào

This is an old iron griddle.

Similar Characters

錾 zàn

鍪 móu

鎏 liú

Practice Writing 鏊 (ào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鏊

What does 鏊 (ào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鏊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鏊 and 錾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鏊?

What common words use 鏊?

How to Write 鏊 (ào)