袍 (páo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 袍 (páo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 袍 (páo) means "Robe or gown". with 10 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 袍 stroke by stroke?

袍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 袍 and 衩?

袍 (páo) and 衩 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 袍?

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

Q: What common words use 袍?

Common words containing 袍 include: 旗袍 (qí páo) — Qipao or cheongsam (a traditional Chinese dress).; 睡袍 (shuì páo) — Bathrobe.; 长袍 (cháng páo) — Robe.

How to Write 袍

The character 袍 (páo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 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

袍 is pronounced páo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Robe or gown.

Common Words with 袍

旗袍 qí páo

Qipao or cheongsam (a traditional Chinese dress).

睡袍 shuì páo

Bathrobe.

长袍 cháng páo

Robe

Example Sentences

她穿这件旗袍很漂亮。

tā chuān zhè jiàn qí páo hěn piào liàng

She looks very beautiful in this cheongsam.

我回家后喜欢换上睡袍。

wǒ huí jiā hòu xǐ huān huàn shàng shuì páo

I like to change into a bathrobe after getting home.

爷爷以前经常穿长袍。

yé yé yǐ qián jīng cháng chuān cháng páo

Grandpa used to wear long robes often.

Similar Characters

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

衬 chèn

Practice Writing 袍 (páo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 袍

What does 袍 (páo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 袍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 袍 and 衩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 袍?

What common words use 袍?

How to Write 袍 (páo)