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

Q: What does 谣 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谣 (yáo) means "rumor; ballad". with 12 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谣 stroke by stroke?

谣 has 12 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谣 and 请?

谣 (yáo) and 请 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 谣?

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

Q: What common words use 谣?

Common words containing 谣 include: 谣言 (yáo yán) — rumor; groundless allegation; 民谣 (mín yáo) — Folk song / Ballad; 造谣 (zào yáo) — to spread rumors.

How to Write 谣

The character 谣 (yáo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谣 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means rumor; ballad.

Common Words with 谣

谣言 yáo yán

rumor; groundless allegation

民谣 mín yáo

Folk song / Ballad

造谣 zào yáo

to spread rumors

Example Sentences

不要相信谣言。

bú yào xiāng xìn yáo yán

Don't believe rumors.

他喜欢听民谣。

tā xǐ huān tīng mín yáo

He likes listening to folk songs.

他在网上造谣。

tā zài wǎng shàng zào yáo

He is spreading rumors online.

Similar Characters

请 qǐng

诸 zhū

诹 zōu

Practice Writing 谣 (yáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谣

What does 谣 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谣 and 请?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谣?

What common words use 谣?

How to Write 谣 (yáo)