捎 (shāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 捎 (shāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 捎 (shāo) means "to bring or pass on". with 10 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 捎 stroke by stroke?

捎 has 10 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 捎 and 㧜?

捎 (shāo) and 㧜 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 捎?

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

Q: What common words use 捎?

Common words containing 捎 include: 捎话 (shāo huà) — to pass on a message; 捎带 (shāo dài) — to bring along or in passing; 捎信 (shāo xìn) — to bring a letter.

How to Write 捎

The character 捎 (shāo) is written with 10 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

捎 is pronounced shāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bring or pass on.

Common Words with 捎

捎话 shāo huà

to pass on a message

捎带 shāo dài

to bring along or in passing

捎信 shāo xìn

to bring a letter

Example Sentences

如果您见到张老师，请帮我捎话给他。

rú guǒ nín jiàn dào zhāng lǎo shī ， qǐng bāng wǒ shāo huà gěi tā 。

If you see Teacher Zhang, please pass a message to him for me.

我捎带买了一瓶水。

wǒ shāo dài mǎi le yī píng shuǐ

I bought a bottle of water while I was at it.

王叔叔托我给在城里打工的儿子捎信。

wáng shū shū tuō wǒ gěi zài chéng lǐ dǎ gōng de ér zi shāo xìn 。

Uncle Wang asked me to deliver a message to his son who is working in the city.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

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Practice Writing 捎 (shāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 捎

What does 捎 (shāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 捎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 捎 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 捎?

What common words use 捎?

How to Write 捎 (shāo)