殽 (xiáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 殽 (xiáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殽 (xiáo) means "Mixed; confused; also refers to meat dishes.". with 12 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 殽 stroke by stroke?

殽 has 12 strokes. The radical is 殳. 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 殽 and 殷?

殽 (xiáo) and 殷 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 殽?

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

Q: What common words use 殽?

Common words containing 殽 include: 殽杂 (xiáo zá) — Mixed up; jumbled together.; 殽乱 (xiáo luàn) — In a state of confusion; chaotic.; 肴殽 (yáo xiáo) — mixed meat dishes.

How to Write 殽

The character 殽 (xiáo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 殳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殽 is pronounced xiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mixed; confused; also refers to meat dishes..

Common Words with 殽

殽杂 xiáo zá

Mixed up; jumbled together.

殽乱 xiáo luàn

In a state of confusion; chaotic.

肴殽 yáo xiáo

mixed meat dishes

Example Sentences

这里的颜色很殽杂。

zhè lǐ de yán sè hěn xiáo zá

The colors here are very jumbled.

别把事情弄殽乱了。

bié bǎ shì qíng nòng xiáo luàn le

Don't mess things up.

桌上有许多肴殽。

zhuō shàng yǒu xǔ duō yáo xiáo

There are many delicious dishes on the table.

Similar Characters

殷 yān

殸 qìng

殹 yì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殽

What does 殽 (xiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殽 and 殷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殽?

What common words use 殽?

How to Write 殽 (xiáo)