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

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

The Chinese character 鸮 (xiāo) means "Owl". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸮 stroke by stroke?

鸮 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸮 and 袅?

鸮 (xiāo) and 袅 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 鸮?

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

Q: What common words use 鸮?

Common words containing 鸮 include: 猫头鸮 (māo tóu xiāo) — owl; 鸮鸟 (xiāo niǎo) — Owl bird; 鸱鸮 (chī xiāo) — owl.

How to Write 鸮

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

鸮 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Owl.

Common Words with 鸮

猫头鸮 māo tóu xiāo

owl

鸮鸟 xiāo niǎo

Owl bird

鸱鸮 chī xiāo

owl

Example Sentences

猫头鸮就是猫头鹰。

māo tóu xiāo jiù shì māo tóu yīng

The 'cat-headed hawk' is just another name for an owl.

鸮鸟在晚上活动。

xiāo niǎo zài wǎn shàng huó dòng

Owls are active at night.

鸱鸮是一种猛禽。

chī xiāo shì yī zhǒng měng qín

The owl is a bird of prey.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸮 (xiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸮

What does 鸮 (xiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸮 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸮?

What common words use 鸮?

How to Write 鸮 (xiāo)