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

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

The Chinese character 潇 (xiāo) means "Deep and clear / sound of rain and wind". with 14 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 潇 stroke by stroke?

潇 has 14 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 潇 and 渝?

潇 (xiāo) and 渝 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 潇?

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

Q: What common words use 潇?

Common words containing 潇 include: 潇洒 (xiāo sǎ) — Natural and unrestrained / elegant / chic; 潇潇 (xiāo xiāo) — (Of wind and rain) whistling and pattering; 潇湘 (xiāo xiāng) — Xiaoxiang (a region in Hunan).

How to Write 潇

The character 潇 (xiāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

潇 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Deep and clear / sound of rain and wind.

Common Words with 潇

潇洒 xiāo sǎ

Natural and unrestrained / elegant / chic

潇潇 xiāo xiāo

(Of wind and rain) whistling and pattering

潇湘 xiāo xiāng

Xiaoxiang (a region in Hunan)

Example Sentences

他写字很潇洒。

tā xiě zì hěn xiāo sǎ

His handwriting is very elegant and free.

外面风雨潇潇。

wài miàn fēng yǔ xiāo xiāo

The wind and rain are whistling outside.

潇湘是好地方。

xiāo xiāng shì hǎo dì fāng

Xiaoxiang is a good place.

Similar Characters

渝 yú

渡 dù

渣 zhā

Practice Writing 潇 (xiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 潇

What does 潇 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 潇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 潇 and 渝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 潇?

What common words use 潇?

How to Write 潇 (xiāo)