巢 (cháo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巢 (cháo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巢 (cháo) means "Nest". with 11 strokes and the radical 巛.

Q: How do you write 巢 stroke by stroke?

巢 has 11 strokes. The radical is 巛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 巢?

The radical of 巢 is 巛. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 巢?

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

Q: What common words use 巢?

Common words containing 巢 include: 鸟巢 (niǎo cháo) — bird's nest; 筑巢 (zhù cháo) — To build a nest; 归巢 (guī cháo) — To return to the nest.

How to Write 巢

The character 巢 (cháo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巛 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

巢 is pronounced cháo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nest.

Common Words with 巢

鸟巢 niǎo cháo

bird's nest

筑巢 zhù cháo

To build a nest

归巢 guī cháo

To return to the nest

Example Sentences

树上有一个鸟巢。

shù shàng yǒu yí gè niǎo cháo

There is a bird's nest in the tree.

小鸟正在筑巢。

xiǎo niǎo zhèng zài zhù cháo

The little bird is building a nest.

鸟儿已经归巢了。

niǎo ér yǐ jīng guī cháo le

The bird has returned to its nest.

Practice Writing 巢 (cháo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巢

What does 巢 (cháo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巢 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 巢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巢?

What common words use 巢?

How to Write 巢 (cháo)