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

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

The Chinese character 哨 (shào) means "Whistle / Sentry post". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哨 stroke by stroke?

哨 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 哨 and 呢?

哨 (shào) and 呢 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 哨?

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

Q: What common words use 哨?

Common words containing 哨 include: 哨子 (shào zi) — Whistle; 吹哨 (chuī shào) — to blow a whistle; 口哨 (kǒu shào) — whistle.

How to Write 哨

The character 哨 (shào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

哨 is pronounced shào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Whistle / Sentry post.

Common Words with 哨

哨子 shào zi

Whistle

吹哨 chuī shào

to blow a whistle

口哨 kǒu shào

whistle

Example Sentences

老师有一个哨子。

lǎo shī yǒu yí gè shào zi

The teacher has a whistle.

比赛开始了，吹哨吧。

bǐ sài kāi shǐ le chuī shào ba

The match has started, blow the whistle.

他会吹口哨。

tā huì chuī kǒu shào

He can whistle.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 哨 (shào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哨

What does 哨 (shào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哨 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哨?

What common words use 哨?

How to Write 哨 (shào)