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

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

The Chinese character 绍 (shào) means "To carry on, continue, or introduce". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绍 stroke by stroke?

绍 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绍 and 纡?

绍 (shào) and 纡 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 绍?

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

Q: What common words use 绍?

Common words containing 绍 include: 介绍 (jiè shào) — To introduce.; 介绍人 (jiè shào rén) — Introducer; recommender; matchmaker.; 绍兴 (shào xīng) — Shaoxing (a city in Zhejiang province).

How to Write 绍

The character 绍 (shào) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 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

绍 is pronounced shào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To carry on, continue, or introduce.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 绍 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 绍

介绍 jiè shào

To introduce.

介绍人 jiè shào rén

Introducer; recommender; matchmaker.

绍兴 shào xīng

Shaoxing (a city in Zhejiang province)

Example Sentences

请介绍一下你自己。

qǐng jiè shào yī xià nǐ zì jǐ

Please introduce yourself.

他是我的介绍人。

tā shì wǒ de jiè shào rén

He is my introducer.

绍兴是一个美丽的城市。

shào xīng shì yí gè měi lì de chéng shì

Shaoxing is a beautiful city.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 绍 (shào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绍

What does 绍 (shào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绍 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绍?

What common words use 绍?

How to Write 绍 (shào)