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

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

The Chinese character 逍 (xiāo) means "Leisurely / Free". with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 逍 stroke by stroke?

逍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 逍 and 迢?

逍 (xiāo) and 迢 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 逍?

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

Q: What common words use 逍?

Common words containing 逍 include: 逍遥 (xiāo yáo) — Free and easy / Carefree; 逍遥自在 (xiāo yáo zì zài) — Leisurely and carefree; 逍遥法外 (xiāo yáo fǎ wài) — To remain at large.

How to Write 逍

The character 逍 (xiāo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

逍 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Leisurely / Free.

Common Words with 逍

逍遥 xiāo yáo

Free and easy / Carefree

逍遥自在 xiāo yáo zì zài

Leisurely and carefree

逍遥法外 xiāo yáo fǎ wài

To remain at large

Example Sentences

他过着逍遥的生活。

tā guò zhe xiāo yáo de shēng huó

He lives a free and easy life.

退休后他逍遥自在。

tuì xiū hòu tā xiāo yáo zì zài

He is free and easy after retirement.

坏人不能逍遥法外。

huài rén bù néng xiāo yáo fǎ wài

Bad people cannot remain at large.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 逍 (xiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逍

What does 逍 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 逍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 逍 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 逍?

What common words use 逍?

How to Write 逍 (xiāo)