曹 (cáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 曹 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曹 (cáo) means "Cao (a surname)". with 11 strokes and the radical 曰.

Q: How do you write 曹 stroke by stroke?

曹 has 11 strokes. The radical is 曰. 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 曹 and 曷?

曹 (cáo) and 曷 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 曹?

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

Q: What common words use 曹?

Common words containing 曹 include: 曹操 (cáo cāo) — Cao Cao (historical figure); 姓曹 (xìng cáo) — Surname Cao; 曹营 (cáo yíng) — Cao's camp.

How to Write 曹

The character 曹 (cáo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

曹 is pronounced cáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cao (a surname).

Common Words with 曹

曹操 cáo cāo

Cao Cao (historical figure)

姓曹 xìng cáo

Surname Cao

曹营 cáo yíng

Cao's camp

Example Sentences

曹操是历史人物。

cáo cāo shì lì shǐ rén wù

Cao Cao is a historical figure.

我的老师姓曹。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng cáo

My teacher's surname is Cao.

身在曹营心在汉。

shēn zài cáo yíng xīn zài hàn

To be in one camp but have one's heart in another.

Similar Characters

曷 hé

曼 màn

曾 céng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曹

What does 曹 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曹 and 曷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曹?

What common words use 曹?

How to Write 曹 (cáo)