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

Q: What does 鳋 (sāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳋 (sāo) means "parasitic copepod". with 17 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳋 stroke by stroke?

鳋 has 17 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳋 and 鲠?

鳋 (sāo) and 鲠 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 鳋?

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

Q: What common words use 鳋?

Common words containing 鳋 include: 鱼鳋 (yú sāo) — Fish lice (parasite); 鳋病 (sāo bìng) — ergasilosis (a parasitic fish disease); 鳋类 (sāo lèi) — ergasilids (parasitic copepods).

How to Write 鳋

The character 鳋 (sāo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳋 is pronounced sāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means parasitic copepod.

Common Words with 鳋

鱼鳋 yú sāo

Fish lice (parasite)

鳋病 sāo bìng

ergasilosis (a parasitic fish disease)

鳋类 sāo lèi

ergasilids (parasitic copepods)

Example Sentences

鱼身上长了鱼鳋。

yú shēn shàng zhǎng le yú sāo

The fish has fish lice on its body.

这种鱼容易得鳋病。

zhè zhǒng yú róng yì dé sāo bìng

This kind of fish is prone to parasitic diseases.

鳋类是寄生虫。

sāo lèi shì jì shēng chóng

Ergasilids are parasites.

Similar Characters

鲠 gěng

鲡 lí

鲢 lián

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳋

What does 鳋 (sāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳋 and 鲠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳋?

What common words use 鳋?

How to Write 鳋 (sāo)