鹅 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鹅 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹅 (é) means "Goose". with 12 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹅 stroke by stroke?

鹅 has 12 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹅 and 袅?

鹅 (é) and 袅 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 鹅?

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

Q: What common words use 鹅?

Common words containing 鹅 include: 天鹅 (tiān é) — Swan.; 鹅毛 (é máo) — Goose feather; 企鹅 (qǐ é) — Penguin.

How to Write 鹅

The character 鹅 (é) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鹅 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means Goose.

Common Words with 鹅

天鹅 tiān é

Swan.

鹅毛 é máo

Goose feather

企鹅 qǐ é

Penguin

Example Sentences

天鹅非常美丽。

tiān é fēi cháng měi lì

Swans are very beautiful.

外面下着鹅毛大雪。

wài miàn xià zhe é máo dà xuě

It is snowing heavily outside (like goose feathers).

企鹅不会飞。

qǐ é bú huì fēi

Penguins cannot fly.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸪 gū

鸫 dōng

Practice Writing 鹅 (é)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹅

What does 鹅 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹅 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹅?

What common words use 鹅?

How to Write 鹅 (é)