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

Q: What does 漕 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 漕 (cáo) means "Water transport of grain". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 漕 stroke by stroke?

漕 has 14 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 漕 and 渝?

漕 (cáo) and 渝 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 漕?

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 漕?

Common words containing 漕 include: 漕运 (cáo yùn) — Water transport of grain; 漕河 (cáo hé) — Grain transport canal; 漕船 (cáo chuán) — Grain transport boat.

How to Write 漕

The character 漕 (cáo) is written with 14 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

漕 is pronounced cáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water transport of grain.

Common Words with 漕

漕运 cáo yùn

Water transport of grain

漕河 cáo hé

Grain transport canal

漕船 cáo chuán

Grain transport boat

Example Sentences

古代的漕运很发达。

gǔ dài de cáo yùn hěn fā dá

Ancient water transport was very developed.

漕河的水很清。

cáo hé de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water in the grain canal is very clear.

漕船上装满了粮食。

cáo chuán shàng zhuāng mǎn le liáng shí

The grain boat is full of grain.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漕

What does 漕 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 漕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 漕 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 漕?

What common words use 漕?

How to Write 漕 (cáo)