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

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

The Chinese character 箫 (xiāo) means "vertical bamboo flute". with 14 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箫 stroke by stroke?

箫 has 14 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 箫 and 筀?

箫 (xiāo) and 筀 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 箫?

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

Q: What common words use 箫?

Common words containing 箫 include: 吹箫 (chuī xiāo) — to play the xiao (vertical flute); 箫声 (xiāo shēng) — the sound of the flute; 洞箫 (dòng xiāo) — Xiao (a vertical bamboo flute).

How to Write 箫

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

箫 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means vertical bamboo flute.

Common Words with 箫

吹箫 chuī xiāo

to play the xiao (vertical flute)

箫声 xiāo shēng

the sound of the flute

洞箫 dòng xiāo

Xiao (a vertical bamboo flute)

Example Sentences

他在公园里吹箫。

tā zài gōng yuán lǐ chuī xiāo

He is playing the vertical flute in the park.

箫声听起来很优美。

xiāo shēng tīng qǐ lái hěn yōu měi

The sound of the flute sounds very beautiful.

他买了一把洞箫。

tā mǎi le yī bǎ dòng xiāo

He bought a vertical bamboo flute.

Similar Characters

筀 guì

筅 xiǎn

筊 xiáo

Practice Writing 箫 (xiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箫

What does 箫 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箫 and 筀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箫?

What common words use 箫?

How to Write 箫 (xiāo)