缫 (sāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缫 (sāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缫 (sāo) means "To reel silk from cocoons". with 14 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缫 stroke by stroke?

缫 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 缫 and 缂?

缫 (sāo) 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 缫?

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 缫?

Common words containing 缫 include: 缫丝 (sāo sī) — Silk reeling; 缫车 (sāo chē) — Silk reeling machine; 缫演 (sāo yǎn) — To perform; to rehearse.

How to Write 缫

The character 缫 (sāo) 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

缫 is pronounced sāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To reel silk from cocoons.

Common Words with 缫

缫丝 sāo sī

Silk reeling

缫车 sāo chē

Silk reeling machine

缫演 sāo yǎn

To perform; to rehearse

Example Sentences

她们在工厂里缫丝。

tā men zài gōng chǎng lǐ sāo sī

They are reeling silk in the factory.

这是一个古老的缫车。

zhè shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de sāo chē

This is an ancient silk reeling machine.

这种技术需要缫演。

zhè zhǒng jì shù xū yào sāo yǎn

This technique requires practice and rehearsal.

Similar Characters

缂 kè

缃 xiāng

缄 jiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缫

What does 缫 (sāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缫 and 缂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缫?

What common words use 缫?

How to Write 缫 (sāo)