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

Q: What does 耀 (yào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耀 (yào) means "to shine; dazzling". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 20 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 耀 stroke by stroke?

耀 has 20 strokes. The radical is 羽. 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 耀 and 翻?

耀 (yào) and 翻 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 耀?

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

Q: What common words use 耀?

Common words containing 耀 include: 闪耀 (shǎn yào) — To shine / To glitter; 耀眼 (yào yǎn) — dazzling; glaring; 荣耀 (róng yào) — Glory; honor.

How to Write 耀

The character 耀 (yào) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 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

耀 is pronounced yào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shine; dazzling.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 耀 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 耀

闪耀 shǎn yào

To shine / To glitter

耀眼 yào yǎn

dazzling; glaring

荣耀 róng yào

Glory; honor

Example Sentences

星星在天上闪耀。

xīng xīng zài tiān shàng shǎn yào

Stars are shining in the sky.

阳光非常耀眼。

yáng guāng fēi cháng yào yǎn

The sunlight is very dazzling.

这是全家的荣耀。

zhè shì quán jiā de róng yào

This is the pride of the whole family.

Similar Characters

翻 fān

Practice Writing 耀 (yào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耀

What does 耀 (yào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耀 and 翻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耀?

What common words use 耀?

How to Write 耀 (yào)