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

Q: What does 摇 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摇 (yáo) means "to shake; to rock; to wave". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 摇 stroke by stroke?

摇 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 摇 and 挲?

摇 (yáo) and 挲 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 摇?

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

Q: What common words use 摇?

Common words containing 摇 include: 摇头 (yáo tóu) — to shake one's head; 摇晃 (yáo huàng) — to wobble; to shake; to be unsteady; 摇动 (yáo dòng) — to shake; to sway.

How to Write 摇

The character 摇 (yáo) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

摇 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shake; to rock; to wave.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 摇 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 摇

摇头 yáo tóu

to shake one's head

摇晃 yáo huàng

to wobble; to shake; to be unsteady

摇动 yáo dòng

to shake; to sway

Example Sentences

他摇了摇头表示不同意。

tā yáo le yáo tóu biǎo shì bù tóng yì

He shook his head to show disagreement.

小船在水面摇晃。

xiǎo chuán zài shuǐ miàn yáo huàng

The small boat is rocking on the water.

请摇动这个小铃铛。

qǐng yáo dòng zhè ge xiǎo líng dāng

Please shake this little bell.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 摇 (yáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摇

What does 摇 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摇 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摇?

What common words use 摇?

How to Write 摇 (yáo)