邀 (yāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 邀 (yāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 邀 (yāo) means "to invite". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 邀 stroke by stroke?

邀 has 16 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 邀 and 遭?

邀 (yāo) and 遭 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 邀?

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

Q: What common words use 邀?

Common words containing 邀 include: 邀请 (yāo qǐng) — to invite / invitation; 特邀 (tè yāo) — Specially invited; 邀功 (yāo gōng) — to take credit for oneself / to seek recognition.

How to Write 邀

The character 邀 (yāo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

邀 is pronounced yāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to invite.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 邀 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 邀

邀请 yāo qǐng

to invite / invitation

特邀 tè yāo

Specially invited

邀功 yāo gōng

to take credit for oneself / to seek recognition

Example Sentences

我邀请你参加生日会。

wǒ yāo qǐng nǐ cān jiā shēng rì huì

I invite you to the birthday party.

他是特邀嘉宾。

tā shì tè yāo jiā bīn

He is a specially invited guest.

他总是在老板面前邀功。

tā zǒng shì zài lǎo bǎn miàn qián yāo gōng

He is always trying to take credit in front of the boss.

Similar Characters

遭 zāo

遮 zhē

遴 lín

Practice Writing 邀 (yāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邀

What does 邀 (yāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 邀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 邀 and 遭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 邀?

What common words use 邀?

How to Write 邀 (yāo)