窅 (yǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窅 (yǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窅 (yǎo) means "Deep, sunken, or far.". with 10 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窅 stroke by stroke?

窅 has 10 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窅 and 穸?

窅 (yǎo) and 穸 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 窅?

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

Q: What common words use 窅?

Common words containing 窅 include: 窅然 (yǎo rán) — Deep and far or sunken.; 窅渺 (yǎo miǎo) — Distant and vague or profound.; 窅窅 (yǎo yǎo) — Deep and dark or distant..

How to Write 窅

The character 窅 (yǎo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窅 is pronounced yǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Deep, sunken, or far..

Common Words with 窅

窅然 yǎo rán

Deep and far or sunken.

窅渺 yǎo miǎo

Distant and vague or profound.

窅窅 yǎo yǎo

Deep and dark or distant.

Example Sentences

山色窅然。

shān sè yǎo rán

The mountain scenery is deep and distant.

前路窅渺。

qián lù yǎo miǎo

The road ahead is distant and misty.

窅窅深谷。

yǎo yǎo shēn gǔ

A deep and dark valley.

Similar Characters

穸 xī

穹 qióng

空 kōng

Practice Writing 窅 (yǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窅

What does 窅 (yǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窅 and 穸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窅?

What common words use 窅?

How to Write 窅 (yǎo)