描 (miáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 描 (miáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 描 (miáo) means "To trace or sketch". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 描 stroke by stroke?

描 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 描 and 拜?

描 (miáo) and 拜 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 描?

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

Q: What common words use 描?

Common words containing 描 include: 描写 (miáo xiě) — To describe or depict; 扫描 (sǎo miáo) — to scan; 描绘 (miáo huì) — To depict or describe.

How to Write 描

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

描 is pronounced miáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To trace or sketch.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 描 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 描

描写 miáo xiě

To describe or depict

扫描 sǎo miáo

to scan

描绘 miáo huì

To depict or describe

Example Sentences

描写一下这个地方。

miáo xiě yī xià zhè ge dì fāng

Describe this place.

请扫描这个二维码。

qǐng sǎo miáo zhè ge èr wéi mǎ

Please scan this QR code.

描绘美丽的风景。

miáo huì měi lì de fēng jǐng

Depict beautiful scenery.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 描 (miáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 描

What does 描 (miáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 描 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 描 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 描?

What common words use 描?

How to Write 描 (miáo)