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

Q: What does 麃 (páo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 麃 (páo) means "Roe deer (archaic) or a surname". with 15 strokes and the radical 鹿.

Q: How do you write 麃 stroke by stroke?

麃 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鹿. 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 麃 and 麂?

麃 (páo) and 麂 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 麃?

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

Q: What common words use 麃?

Common words containing 麃 include: 麃公 (páo gōng) — Duke Biao (a historical figure); 麃麃 (páo páo) — Martial and brave appearance; 麃子 (páo zi) — Roe deer.

How to Write 麃

The character 麃 (páo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鹿 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

麃 is pronounced páo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Roe deer (archaic) or a surname.

Common Words with 麃

麃公 páo gōng

Duke Biao (a historical figure)

麃麃 páo páo

Martial and brave appearance

麃子 páo zi

Roe deer

Example Sentences

麃公是秦国的大将。

páo gōng shì qín guó de dà jiàng

Duke Biao was a great general of the Qin State.

他的样子看起来麃麃的。

tā de yàng zi kàn qǐ lái páo páo de

He looks very brave and martial.

这种动物也叫麃子。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù yě jiào páo zi

This animal is also called a roe deer.

Similar Characters

麂 jǐ

麇 jūn

麈 zhǔ

Practice Writing 麃 (páo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 麃

What does 麃 (páo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 麃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 麃 and 麂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 麃?

What common words use 麃?

How to Write 麃 (páo)