缥 (piāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缥 (piāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缥 (piāo) means "Light blue; ethereal; misty". with 14 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缥 stroke by stroke?

缥 has 14 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缥 and 缂?

缥 (piāo) and 缂 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 缥?

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

Q: What common words use 缥?

Common words containing 缥 include: 缥缈 (piāo miǎo) — Ethereal; vaguely visible; misty; 缥青 (piāo qīng) — Light blue-green; 缥帙 (piāo zhì) — Light blue silk book cover.

How to Write 缥

The character 缥 (piāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缥 is pronounced piāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Light blue; ethereal; misty.

Common Words with 缥

缥缈 piāo miǎo

Ethereal; vaguely visible; misty

缥青 piāo qīng

Light blue-green

缥帙 piāo zhì

Light blue silk book cover

Example Sentences

云雾看起来很缥缈。

yún wù kàn qǐ lái hěn piāo miǎo

The clouds and mist look ethereal.

这种颜色叫缥青。

zhè zhǒng yán sè jiào piāo qīng

This color is called pale blue.

他整理了一些缥帙。

tā zhěng lǐ le yī xiē piāo zhì

He organized some books and scrolls.

Similar Characters

缂 kè

缃 xiāng

缄 jiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缥

What does 缥 (piāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缥 and 缂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缥?

What common words use 缥?

How to Write 缥 (piāo)