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

Q: What does 遥 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 遥 (yáo) means "Remote; distant.". with 13 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 遥 stroke by stroke?

遥 has 13 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 遥 and 逭?

遥 (yáo) and 逭 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 遥?

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

Q: What common words use 遥?

Common words containing 遥 include: 遥远 (yáo yuǎn) — Distant; remote.; 遥控 (yáo kòng) — Remote control.; 遥望 (yáo wàng) — To look into the distance..

How to Write 遥

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

遥 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Remote; distant..

Common Words with 遥

遥远 yáo yuǎn

Distant; remote.

遥控 yáo kòng

Remote control.

遥望 yáo wàng

To look into the distance.

Example Sentences

我的家乡在遥远的地方。

wǒ de jiā xiāng zài yáo yuǎn de dì fāng

My hometown is in a far-off place.

遥控器在桌子上。

yáo kòng qì zài zhuō zi shàng

The remote control is on the table.

他站在山顶遥望远方。

tā zhàn zài shān dǐng yáo wàng yuǎn fāng

He stood on the mountain peak looking into the distance.

Similar Characters

逭 huàn

逮 dǎi

逯 lù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遥

What does 遥 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 遥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 遥 and 逭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 遥?

What common words use 遥?

How to Write 遥 (yáo)