袅 (niǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 袅 (niǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 袅 (niǎo) means "Slender or curling upwards (like smoke)". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 袅 stroke by stroke?

袅 has 10 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 袅 and 鸢?

袅 (niǎo) and 鸢 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 袅?

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 袅?

Common words containing 袅 include: 袅袅 (niǎo niǎo) — Curling upwards or lingering; 袅娜 (niǎo nuó) — Slender and graceful; 袅绕 (niǎo rào) — To curl up or wreathe (of smoke or sound).

How to Write 袅

The character 袅 (niǎo) is written with 10 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

袅 is pronounced niǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slender or curling upwards (like smoke).

Common Words with 袅

袅袅 niǎo niǎo

Curling upwards or lingering

袅娜 niǎo nuó

Slender and graceful

袅绕 niǎo rào

To curl up or wreathe (of smoke or sound)

Example Sentences

烟雾袅袅升起。

yān wù niǎo niǎo shēng qǐ

Smoke curls upwards.

她的身姿很袅娜。

tā de shēn zī hěn niǎo nuó

Her figure is very lithe and graceful.

歌声在屋里袅绕。

gē shēng zài wū lǐ niǎo rào

The sound of singing lingered in the room.

Similar Characters

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 袅 (niǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 袅

What does 袅 (niǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 袅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 袅 and 鸢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 袅?

What common words use 袅?

How to Write 袅 (niǎo)