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

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

The Chinese character 萧 (xiāo) means "desolate; mournful; Xiao (surname)". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 萧 stroke by stroke?

萧 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 萧 and 兹?

萧 (xiāo) and 兹 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 萧?

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

Q: What common words use 萧?

Common words containing 萧 include: 萧条 (xiāo tiáo) — bleak; desolate; economic depression; 萧瑟 (xiāo sè) — rustling in the wind; desolate; bleak; 姓萧 (xìng xiāo) — Surname Xiao.

How to Write 萧

The character 萧 (xiāo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

萧 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means desolate; mournful; Xiao (surname).

Common Words with 萧

萧条 xiāo tiáo

bleak; desolate; economic depression

萧瑟 xiāo sè

rustling in the wind; desolate; bleak

姓萧 xìng xiāo

Surname Xiao

Example Sentences

这里的生意很萧条。

zhè lǐ de shēng yì hěn xiāo tiáo

Business here is very depressed.

秋风听起来很萧瑟。

qiū fēng tīng qǐ lái hěn xiāo sè

The autumn wind sounds bleak.

我的老师姓萧。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng xiāo

My teacher's surname is Xiao.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

Practice Writing 萧 (xiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 萧

What does 萧 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 萧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 萧 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 萧?

What common words use 萧?

How to Write 萧 (xiāo)