How to Write 尧
The character 尧 (yáo) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 兀 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
尧 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yao (legendary monarch); high.
Common Words with 尧
尧舜
yáo shùn
Yao and Shun (legendary sage kings of ancient China)
姓尧
xìng yáo
Surname Yao
尧天
yáo tiān
Peaceful times (referring to Emperor Yao's reign)
Example Sentences
尧舜是古代名人。
yáo shùn shì gǔ dài míng rén
Yao and Shun are famous figures from ancient times.
我认识一个姓尧的人。
wǒ rèn shí yí gè xìng yáo de rén
I know someone named Yao.
这是一个古词语。
zhè shì yí gè gǔ cí yǔ
This is an archaic term.
Practice Writing 尧 (yáo)
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