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

Q: What does 繇 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 繇 (yáo) means "corvée labor or folk song". with 17 strokes and the radical 糸.

Q: How do you write 繇 stroke by stroke?

繇 has 17 strokes. The radical is 糸. 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 繇 and 縩?

繇 (yáo) and 縩 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 繇?

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

Q: What common words use 繇?

Common words containing 繇 include: 繇役 (yáo yì) — corvée, forced labor; 繇道 (yáo dào) — winding path or remote road; 繇俗 (yáo sú) — folk customs.

How to Write 繇

The character 繇 (yáo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 糸 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

繇 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means corvée labor or folk song.

Common Words with 繇

繇役 yáo yì

corvée, forced labor

繇道 yáo dào

winding path or remote road

繇俗 yáo sú

folk customs

Example Sentences

古代有繇役。

gǔ dài yǒu yáo yì

There was corvée labor in ancient times.

繇道很长。

yáo dào hěn zhǎng

The winding path is very long.

这是当地的繇俗。

zhè shì dāng dì de yáo sú

This is a local folk custom.

Similar Characters

縩 cài

縻 mí

繁 fán

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Frequently Asked Questions about 繇

What does 繇 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 繇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 繇 and 縩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 繇?

What common words use 繇?

How to Write 繇 (yáo)