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

Q: What does 藻 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藻 (zǎo) means "algae / aquatic plant". with 19 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藻 stroke by stroke?

藻 has 19 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藻 and 䕭?

藻 (zǎo) and 䕭 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 藻?

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

Q: What common words use 藻?

Common words containing 藻 include: 海藻 (hǎi zǎo) — Seaweed / Algae; 藻类 (zǎo lèi) — algae; 水藻 (shuǐ zǎo) — Algae.

How to Write 藻

The character 藻 (zǎo) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

藻 is pronounced zǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means algae / aquatic plant.

Common Words with 藻

海藻 hǎi zǎo

Seaweed / Algae

藻类 zǎo lèi

algae

水藻 shuǐ zǎo

Algae

Example Sentences

海里有很多海藻。

hǎi lǐ yǒu hěn duō hǎi zǎo

There is a lot of seaweed in the sea.

这种藻类可以吃。

zhè zhǒng zǎo lèi kě yǐ chī

This type of algae is edible.

鱼缸里有绿色的水藻。

yú gāng lǐ yǒu lǜ sè de shuǐ zǎo

There are green algae in the fish tank.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

薰 xūn

薶 mái

Practice Writing 藻 (zǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藻

What does 藻 (zǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藻 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藻?

What common words use 藻?

How to Write 藻 (zǎo)