埽 (sào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埽 (sào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埽 (sào) means "broom / dike protection bundle". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埽 stroke by stroke?

埽 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埽 and 型?

埽 (sào) and 型 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 埽?

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

Q: What common words use 埽?

Common words containing 埽 include: 埽帚 (sào zhǒu) — broom; 大埽除 (dà sào chú) — General cleaning; 埽地 (sào dì) — to sweep the floor.

How to Write 埽

The character 埽 (sào) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埽 is pronounced sào in Mandarin Chinese. It means broom / dike protection bundle.

Common Words with 埽

埽帚 sào zhǒu

broom

大埽除 dà sào chú

General cleaning

埽地 sào dì

to sweep the floor

Example Sentences

请把埽帚拿过来。

qǐng bǎ sào zhǒu ná guò lái

Please bring the broom over.

我们周末要大埽除。

wǒ men zhōu mò yào dà sào chú

We need to do a thorough cleaning this weekend.

弟弟正在房间埽地。

dì di zhèng zài fáng jiān sào dì

Little brother is sweeping the floor in the room.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 埽 (sào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埽

What does 埽 (sào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埽 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埽?

What common words use 埽?

How to Write 埽 (sào)