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

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

The Chinese character 枵 (xiāo) means "hollow; empty; thin". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枵 stroke by stroke?

枵 has 9 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 枵 and 杆?

枵 (xiāo) and 杆 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 枵?

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 枵?

Common words containing 枵 include: 枵腹 (xiāo fù) — empty stomach; hungry; 枵薄 (xiāo báo) — thin; flimsy; 枵然 (xiāo rán) — empty; hollow.

How to Write 枵

The character 枵 (xiāo) is written with 9 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

枵 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means hollow; empty; thin.

Common Words with 枵

枵腹 xiāo fù

empty stomach; hungry

枵薄 xiāo báo

thin; flimsy

枵然 xiāo rán

empty; hollow

Example Sentences

他枵腹工作了一天。

tā xiāo fù gōng zuò le yī tiān

He worked all day on an empty stomach.

这种纸很枵薄。

zhè zhǒng zhǐ hěn xiāo báo

This paper is very thin and flimsy.

他的口袋枵然无物。

tā de kǒu dài xiāo rán wú wù

His pockets are completely empty.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枵

What does 枵 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枵 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枵?

What common words use 枵?

How to Write 枵 (xiāo)