劭 (shào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 劭 (shào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劭 (shào) means "Exhort; encourage; fine". with 7 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 劭 stroke by stroke?

劭 has 7 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 劭 and 功?

劭 (shào) and 功 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 劭?

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

Q: What common words use 劭?

Common words containing 劭 include: 劭勉 (shào miǎn) — Encourage; exhort; 德劭 (dé shào) — of high moral character and prestige; 劭农 (shào nóng) — Encourage farming.

How to Write 劭

The character 劭 (shào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

劭 is pronounced shào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Exhort; encourage; fine.

Common Words with 劭

劭勉 shào miǎn

Encourage; exhort

德劭 dé shào

of high moral character and prestige

劭农 shào nóng

Encourage farming

Example Sentences

这种精神值得劭勉。

zhè zhǒng jīng shén zhí de shào miǎn

This spirit is worth encouraging.

这位老人年高德劭。

zhè wèi lǎo rén nián gāo dé shào

This elderly person is of advanced age and high character.

古代官员常会劭农。

gǔ dài guān yuán cháng huì shào nóng

Ancient officials often encouraged farming.

Similar Characters

功 gōng

加 jiā

务 wù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劭

What does 劭 (shào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劭 and 功?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劭?

What common words use 劭?

How to Write 劭 (shào)