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How to Write 鹞 (yào) — Meaning “sparrowhawk; harrier”

yào 15 strokes Radical: 鸟

鹞 (yào) means "sparrowhawk; harrier" in Chinese. It has 15 strokes with the radical 鸟.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Appears in 3+ common words including 鹞子 (yào zi), 纸鹞 (zhǐ yào), 鹞鹰 (yào yīng).

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How to Write 鹞

The character 鹞 (yào) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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What Does yào (鹞) Mean in Chinese?

鹞 means sparrowhawk; harrier.

Character Data

Character鹞
Pinyinyào (yao)
Meaningsparrowhawk; harrier
Strokes15
Radical鸟
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 鹞

鹞 is a phono-semantic compound combining the radical 鸟 (bird) with the phonetic component 䍃 (yáo). The bird radical indicates it is a type of bird, while the right side contributes to the pronunciation. Ancient seal scripts show a bird-like shape, emphasizing its nature as a raptor.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a sparrowhawk with a 'yáo' sound as it swoops down, its sharp beak forming the left side of the character.

Common Words with 鹞

鹞子 yào zi
sparrowhawk; kite
纸鹞 zhǐ yào
kite
鹞鹰 yào yīng
sparrowhawk; harrier

Example Sentences

鹞子飞得很高。

yào zi fēi dé hěn gāo

The sparrowhawk flies very high.

爷爷在放纸鹞。

yé yé zài fàng zhǐ yào

Grandpa is flying a kite.

鹞鹰在找小鸟。

yào yīng zài zhǎo xiǎo niǎo

The sparrowhawk is looking for small birds.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
鹞 (current) yào 15 鸟
鹉 wǔ 13 鸟
鹊 què 13 鸟
鹋 miáo 13 鸟
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹞

鹞 is a left-right character. The left part 䍃 (yáo) provides the sound, while the right part 鸟 (bird) indicates the meaning, as 鹞 refers to a type of bird of prey like a sparrowhawk or harrier.

Characters with Radical 鸟

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