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

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

The Chinese character 啸 (xiào) means "to whistle; to roar; to howl". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 啸 stroke by stroke?

啸 has 11 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 啸 and 呲?

啸 (xiào) and 呲 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 啸?

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

Q: What common words use 啸?

Common words containing 啸 include: 海啸 (hǎi xiào) — tsunami; 呼啸 (hū xiào) — to whistle / to roar (of wind or bullets); 啸声 (xiào shēng) — whistling or roaring sound.

How to Write 啸

The character 啸 (xiào) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

啸 is pronounced xiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to whistle; to roar; to howl.

Common Words with 啸

海啸 hǎi xiào

tsunami

呼啸 hū xiào

to whistle / to roar (of wind or bullets)

啸声 xiào shēng

whistling or roaring sound

Example Sentences

海啸很可怕。

hǎi xiào hěn kě pà

Tsunamis are terrifying.

风在呼啸。

fēng zài hū xiào

The wind is howling.

听到啸声。

tīng dào xiào shēng

Heard a whistling sound.

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 啸 (xiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啸

What does 啸 (xiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 啸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 啸 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 啸?

What common words use 啸?

How to Write 啸 (xiào)