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

Q: What does 窑 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窑 (yáo) means "A kiln or a cave dwelling.". with 11 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窑 stroke by stroke?

窑 has 11 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窑 and 穿?

窑 (yáo) and 穿 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 窑?

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

Q: What common words use 窑?

Common words containing 窑 include: 窑洞 (yáo dòng) — A cave dwelling (Yaodong).; 瓦窑 (wǎ yáo) — tile kiln; 砖窑 (zhuān yáo) — Brick kiln.

How to Write 窑

The character 窑 (yáo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

窑 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means A kiln or a cave dwelling..

Common Words with 窑

窑洞 yáo dòng

A cave dwelling (Yaodong).

瓦窑 wǎ yáo

tile kiln

砖窑 zhuān yáo

Brick kiln

Example Sentences

陕北有窑洞。

shǎn běi yǒu yáo dòng

There are cave dwellings in Northern Shaanxi.

这是一个瓦窑。

zhè shì yí gè wǎ yáo

This is a tile kiln.

砖窑在村外。

zhuān yáo zài cūn wài

The brick kiln is outside the village.

Similar Characters

穿 chuān

窀 zhūn

突 tū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窑

What does 窑 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窑 and 穿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窑?

What common words use 窑?

How to Write 窑 (yáo)