⺌ (xiǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does ⺌ (xiǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character ⺌ (xiǎo) means "Small radical variant (top)". with 3 strokes and the radical 小.

Q: How do you write ⺌ stroke by stroke?

⺌ has 3 strokes. The radical is 小. 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 ⺌ and ⺍?

⺌ (xiǎo) and ⺍ 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 ⺌?

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

Q: What common words use ⺌?

Common words containing ⺌ include: 小 (xiǎo) — small / little; 少 (shǎo) — Few; little; less; 尖 (jiān) — Sharp; pointed; tip.

How to Write ⺌

The character ⺌ (xiǎo) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 小 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

⺌ is pronounced xiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small radical variant (top).

Common Words with ⺌

小 xiǎo

small / little

少 shǎo

Few; little; less

尖 jiān

Sharp; pointed; tip

Example Sentences

这个猫很小。

Zhè ge māo hěn xiǎo.

This cat is very small.

这里的学生很少。

zhè lǐ de xué shēng hěn shǎo 。

There are very few students here.

铅笔很尖。

Qiānbǐ hěn jiān.

The pencil is very sharp.

Similar Characters

⺍ xiǎo

小 xiǎo

少 shǎo

Practice Writing ⺌ (xiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about ⺌

What does ⺌ (xiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write ⺌ stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between ⺌ and ⺍?

What mistakes do learners make writing ⺌?

What common words use ⺌?

How to Write ⺌ (xiǎo)