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

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

The Chinese character 绡 (xiāo) means "Raw silk; thin silk". with 10 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绡 stroke by stroke?

绡 has 10 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 绡 and 线?

绡 (xiāo) and 线 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 绡?

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

Q: What common words use 绡?

Common words containing 绡 include: 生绡 (shēng xiāo) — raw silk; 绡头 (xiāo tóu) — Silk turban; headwrap; 鲛绡 (jiāo xiāo) — Shark silk (mythical fabric).

How to Write 绡

The character 绡 (xiāo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

绡 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Raw silk; thin silk.

Common Words with 绡

生绡 shēng xiāo

raw silk

绡头 xiāo tóu

Silk turban; headwrap

鲛绡 jiāo xiāo

Shark silk (mythical fabric)

Example Sentences

这是一块生绡。

zhè shì yī kuài shēng xiāo

This is a piece of raw silk.

他戴着一个绡头。

tā dài zhe yí gè xiāo tóu

He is wearing a silk headscarf.

传说中有鲛绡。

chuán shuō zhōng yǒu jiāo xiāo

Legend says there is a type of raw silk woven by merfolk.

Similar Characters

线 xiàn

绀 gàn

绁 xiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绡

What does 绡 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绡 and 线?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绡?

What common words use 绡?

How to Write 绡 (xiāo)