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

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

The Chinese character 邵 (shào) means "Shao (a surname)". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 邵 stroke by stroke?

邵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 邵 and 邗?

邵 (shào) and 邗 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 邵?

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

Q: What common words use 邵?

Common words containing 邵 include: 邵先生 (shào xiān shēng) — Mr. Shao; 邵小姐 (shào xiǎo jiě) — Miss Shao; 姓邵 (xìng shào) — Surname Shao.

How to Write 邵

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

邵 is pronounced shào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shao (a surname).

Common Words with 邵

邵先生 shào xiān shēng

Mr. Shao

邵小姐 shào xiǎo jiě

Miss Shao

姓邵 xìng shào

Surname Shao

Example Sentences

邵先生在看报纸。

shào xiān shēng zài kàn bào zhǐ

Mr. Shao is reading a newspaper.

邵小姐喜欢喝茶。

shào xiǎo jiě xǐ huān hē chá

Miss Shao likes drinking tea.

我认识一位邵医生。

wǒ rèn shí yī wèi shào yī shēng

I know a Doctor Shao.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

Practice Writing 邵 (shào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邵

What does 邵 (shào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 邵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 邵 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 邵?

What common words use 邵?

How to Write 邵 (shào)