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

Q: What does 舀 (yǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舀 (yǎo) means "To ladle; to scoop up.". with 10 strokes and the radical 臼.

Q: How do you write 舀 stroke by stroke?

舀 has 10 strokes. The radical is 臼. 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 舀 and 臽?

舀 (yǎo) and 臽 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 舀?

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

Q: What common words use 舀?

Common words containing 舀 include: 舀水 (yǎo shuǐ) — To ladle water; to scoop up water.; 舀汤 (yǎo tāng) — to ladle soup; 舀子 (yǎo zi) — Ladle; scoop..

How to Write 舀

The character 舀 (yǎo) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 臼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舀 is pronounced yǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To ladle; to scoop up..

Common Words with 舀

舀水 yǎo shuǐ

To ladle water; to scoop up water.

舀汤 yǎo tāng

to ladle soup

舀子 yǎo zi

Ladle; scoop.

Example Sentences

他在水缸里舀水。

tā zài shuǐ gāng lǐ yǎo shuǐ

He is ladling water from the water vat.

妈妈在舀汤。

mā mā zài yǎo tāng

Mom is ladling soup.

拿个舀子过来。

ná gè yǎo zi guò lái

Bring a ladle over.

Similar Characters

臽 xiàn

臾 yú

臿 chā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舀

What does 舀 (yǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舀 and 臽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舀?

What common words use 舀?

How to Write 舀 (yǎo)