傚 (xiào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 傚 (xiào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 傚 (xiào) means "to imitate; to follow; to mimic". with 12 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 傚 stroke by stroke?

傚 has 12 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 傚 and 俯?

傚 (xiào) and 俯 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 傚?

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

Q: What common words use 傚?

Common words containing 傚 include: 傚法 (xiào fǎ) — to follow the example of; to emulate; 傚力 (xiào lì) — to serve; to render service to; 傚仿 (xiào fǎng) — to imitate; to follow the example of.

How to Write 傚

The character 傚 (xiào) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

傚 is pronounced xiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to imitate; to follow; to mimic.

Common Words with 傚

傚法 xiào fǎ

to follow the example of; to emulate

傚力 xiào lì

to serve; to render service to

傚仿 xiào fǎng

to imitate; to follow the example of

Example Sentences

值得大家傚法。

zhí de dà jiā xiào fǎ

It is worth everyone's emulation.

为公司傚力。

wèi gōng sī xiào lì

Serve the company.

请勿盲目傚仿。

qǐng wù máng mù xiào fǎng

Please do not blindly imitate.

Similar Characters

俯 fǔ

俱 jù

俳 pái

Practice Writing 傚 (xiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 傚

What does 傚 (xiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 傚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 傚 and 俯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 傚?

What common words use 傚?

How to Write 傚 (xiào)