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

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

The Chinese character 枭 (xiāo) means "owl; ruthless person". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枭 stroke by stroke?

枭 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枭 and 朱?

枭 (xiāo) and 朱 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 枭?

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

Q: What common words use 枭?

Common words containing 枭 include: 毒枭 (dú xiāo) — Drug lord; 枭雄 (xiāo xióng) — a person of unusual ability and ambition; ruthless leader; 枭首 (xiāo shǒu) — to behead and display the head in public.

How to Write 枭

The character 枭 (xiāo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枭 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means owl; ruthless person.

Common Words with 枭

毒枭 dú xiāo

Drug lord

枭雄 xiāo xióng

a person of unusual ability and ambition; ruthless leader

枭首 xiāo shǒu

to behead and display the head in public

Example Sentences

警察抓住了那个毒枭。

jǐng chá zhuā zhù le nà ge dú xiāo

The police caught that drug lord.

他是一个乱世枭雄。

tā shì yí gè luàn shì xiāo xióng

He is a powerful leader in troubled times.

这是古代的刑罚。

zhè shì gǔ dài de xíng fá

This is an ancient punishment.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枭

What does 枭 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枭 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枭?

What common words use 枭?

How to Write 枭 (xiāo)