藁 (gǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 藁 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藁 (gǎo) means "Straw / Draft". with 17 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藁 stroke by stroke?

藁 has 17 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藁 and 蔬?

藁 (gǎo) and 蔬 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 藁?

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

Q: What common words use 藁?

Common words containing 藁 include: 藁本 (gǎo běn) — Ligusticum (Chinese lovage); 枯藁 (kū gǎo) — withered; dried up; 藁席 (gǎo xí) — Straw mat.

How to Write 藁

The character 藁 (gǎo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

藁 is pronounced gǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Straw / Draft.

Common Words with 藁

藁本 gǎo běn

Ligusticum (Chinese lovage)

枯藁 kū gǎo

withered; dried up

藁席 gǎo xí

Straw mat

Example Sentences

藁本可以用来治感冒。

gǎo běn kě yǐ yòng lái zhì gǎn mào

Ligusticum can be used to treat colds.

秋天草木都枯藁了。

qiū tiān cǎo mù dōu kū gǎo le

In autumn, the plants and trees have withered.

他睡在简陋的藁席上。

tā shuì zài jiǎn lòu de gǎo xí shàng

He slept on a simple straw mat.

Similar Characters

蔬 shū

蕃 fān

蕈 xùn

Practice Writing 藁 (gǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藁

What does 藁 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藁 and 蔬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藁?

What common words use 藁?

How to Write 藁 (gǎo)