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

Q: What does 鳐 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鳐 (yáo) means "ray (fish)". with 18 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鳐 stroke by stroke?

鳐 has 18 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鳐 and 鲭?

鳐 (yáo) and 鲭 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 鳐?

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

Q: What common words use 鳐?

Common words containing 鳐 include: 鳐鱼 (yáo yú) — ray (fish); 电鳐 (diàn yáo) — Electric ray; 刺鳐 (cì yáo) — stingray.

How to Write 鳐

The character 鳐 (yáo) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鳐 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means ray (fish).

Common Words with 鳐

鳐鱼 yáo yú

ray (fish)

电鳐 diàn yáo

Electric ray

刺鳐 cì yáo

stingray

Example Sentences

鳐鱼的身体又扁又大。

yáo yú de shēn tǐ yòu biǎn yòu dà

Rays have flat and large bodies.

电鳐可以产生很强的电流。

diàn yáo kě yǐ chǎn shēng hěn qiáng de diàn liú

Electric rays can produce strong electric currents.

潜水时要小心刺鳐。

qián shuǐ shí yào xiǎo xīn cì yáo

Be careful of stingrays when diving.

Similar Characters

鲭 qīng

鲮 líng

鲯 qí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鳐

What does 鳐 (yáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鳐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鳐 and 鲭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鳐?

What common words use 鳐?

How to Write 鳐 (yáo)