姚 (yáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 姚 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姚 (yáo) means "Surname Yao". with 9 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姚 stroke by stroke?

姚 has 9 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姚 and 妊?

姚 (yáo) and 妊 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 姚?

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

Q: What common words use 姚?

Common words containing 姚 include: 姚明 (yáo míng) — Yao Ming; 姓姚 (xìng yáo) — surnamed Yao; 姚姚 (yáo yáo) — Yaoyao (a name).

How to Write 姚

The character 姚 (yáo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

姚 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Surname Yao.

Common Words with 姚

姚明 yáo míng

Yao Ming

姓姚 xìng yáo

surnamed Yao

姚姚 yáo yáo

Yaoyao (a name)

Example Sentences

姚明是篮球运动员。

yáo míng shì lán qiú yùn dòng yuán

Yao Ming is a basketball player.

我最好的朋友姓姚。

wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu xìng yáo

My best friend's surname is Yao.

姚姚今年五岁。

yáo yáo jīn nián wǔ suì

Yaoyao is five years old this year.

Similar Characters

妊 rèn

妍 yán

妒 dù

Practice Writing 姚 (yáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姚

What does 姚 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姚 and 妊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姚?

What common words use 姚?

How to Write 姚 (yáo)