How to Write 扫
The character 扫 (sǎo) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
扫 is pronounced sǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sweep; to clear away.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: sǎo, sào.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 扫 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 扫
Example Sentences
每周五下午，全校师生都要打扫卫生。
měi zhōu wǔ xià wǔ quán xiào shī shēng dōu yào dǎ sǎo wèi shēng
Every Friday afternoon, all teachers and students in the school clean up.
我们的目标是扫除一切阻碍发展的障碍。
wǒ men de mù biāo shì sǎo chú yī qiè zǔ ài fā zhǎn de zhàng ài
Our goal is to clear all obstacles that hinder development.
爷爷用扫帚把院子里的落叶扫成一堆。
yé yé yòng sào zhǒu bǎ yuàn zi lǐ de luò yè sǎo chéng yī duī
Grandpa is sweeping the fallen leaves in the yard into a pile with a broom.
古代人认为彗星是代表灾祸的扫帚星。
gǔ dài rén rèn wéi huì xīng shì dài biǎo zāi huò de sào zhǒu xīng
Ancient people believed that comets were 'broom stars' representing disaster.
Practice Writing 扫 (sǎo)
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