澡 (zǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 澡 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 澡 (zǎo) means "Bath / To bathe". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 16 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 澡 stroke by stroke?

澡 has 16 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 澡 and 滕?

澡 (zǎo) and 滕 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 澡?

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

Q: What common words use 澡?

Common words containing 澡 include: 洗澡 (xǐ zǎo) — To take a bath or shower.; 澡盆 (zǎo pén) — Bathtub; 澡堂 (zǎo táng) — Bathhouse.

How to Write 澡

The character 澡 (zǎo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

澡 is pronounced zǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bath / To bathe.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 澡 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 澡

洗澡 xǐ zǎo

To take a bath or shower.

澡盆 zǎo pén

Bathtub

澡堂 zǎo táng

Bathhouse

Example Sentences

我每天都洗澡。

wǒ měi tiān dōu xǐ zǎo

I take a shower every day.

澡盆里有很多水。

zǎo pén lǐ yǒu hěn duō shuǐ

There is a lot of water in the bathtub.

以前人们去澡堂。

yǐ qián rén men qù zǎo táng

People used to go to public bathhouses.

Similar Characters

滕 téng

滴 dī

滹 hū

Practice Writing 澡 (zǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 澡

What does 澡 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 澡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 澡 and 滕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 澡?

What common words use 澡?

How to Write 澡 (zǎo)