曜 (yào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 曜 (yào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曜 (yào) means "glorious / sunlight / celestial body". with 18 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 曜 stroke by stroke?

曜 has 18 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 曜 and 暾?

曜 (yào) and 暾 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 曜?

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

Q: What common words use 曜?

Common words containing 曜 include: 黑曜石 (hēi yào shí) — Obsidian; 七曜 (qī yào) — the seven luminaries (Sun, Moon, and five planets); 曜灵 (yào líng) — the sun (literary).

How to Write 曜

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

曜 is pronounced yào in Mandarin Chinese. It means glorious / sunlight / celestial body.

Common Words with 曜

黑曜石 hēi yào shí

Obsidian

七曜 qī yào

the seven luminaries (Sun, Moon, and five planets)

曜灵 yào líng

the sun (literary)

Example Sentences

这是一块黑曜石。

zhè shì yī kuài hēi yào shí

This is a piece of obsidian.

古人观察七曜。

gǔ rén guān chá qī yào

Ancient people observed the seven luminaries (sun, moon, and five planets).

曜灵指代太阳。

yào líng zhǐ dài tài yáng

'Yaoling' refers to the sun.

Similar Characters

暾 tūn

曙 shǔ

曚 méng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曜

What does 曜 (yào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曜 and 暾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曜?

What common words use 曜?

How to Write 曜 (yào)