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

Q: What does 轺 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 轺 (yáo) means "Light carriage". with 9 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 轺 stroke by stroke?

轺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 轺 and 斩?

轺 (yáo) and 斩 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 轺?

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

Q: What common words use 轺?

Common words containing 轺 include: 轺车 (yáo chē) — Light carriage; 轺 (yáo) — Light carriage.

How to Write 轺

The character 轺 (yáo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

轺 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Light carriage.

Common Words with 轺

轺车 yáo chē

Light carriage

轺 yáo

Light carriage

Example Sentences

古代有轻便的轺车。

gǔ dài yǒu qīng biàn de yáo chē

There were light chariots in ancient times.

轺是一种小车。

yáo shì yī zhǒng xiǎo chē

Yao is a type of small carriage.

轺车跑得很快。

yáo chē pǎo dé hěn kuài

The light carriage runs very fast.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

轩 xuān

Practice Writing 轺 (yáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轺

What does 轺 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 轺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 轺 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 轺?

What common words use 轺?

How to Write 轺 (yáo)