嚣 (xiāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嚣 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嚣 (xiāo) means "Clamorous / Arrogant". with 18 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嚣 stroke by stroke?

嚣 has 18 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 嚣 and 嘴?

嚣 (xiāo) and 嘴 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 嚣?

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 嚣?

Common words containing 嚣 include: 嚣张 (xiāo zhāng) — Arrogant / Rampant; 喧嚣 (xuān xiāo) — noise, bustle; 叫嚣 (jiào xiāo) — to clamor; to shout noisily.

How to Write 嚣

The character 嚣 (xiāo) is written with 18 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

嚣 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clamorous / Arrogant.

Common Words with 嚣

嚣张 xiāo zhāng

Arrogant / Rampant

喧嚣 xuān xiāo

noise, bustle

叫嚣 jiào xiāo

to clamor; to shout noisily

Example Sentences

这个人说话很嚣张。

zhè ge rén shuō huà hěn xiāo zhāng

This person speaks very arrogantly and aggressively.

城市里非常喧嚣。

chéng shì lǐ fēi cháng xuān xiāo

The city is very noisy and bustling.

他在外面大声叫嚣。

tā zài wài miàn dà shēng jiào xiāo

He is clamoring loudly outside.

Similar Characters

嘴 zuǐ

噤 jìn

器 qì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嚣

What does 嚣 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嚣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嚣 and 嘴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嚣?

What common words use 嚣?

How to Write 嚣 (xiāo)