燥 (zào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 燥 (zào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 燥 (zào) means "Dry / Arid". with 17 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 燥 stroke by stroke?

燥 has 17 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 燥 and 熜?

燥 (zào) and 熜 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 燥?

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

Q: What common words use 燥?

Common words containing 燥 include: 干燥 (gān zào) — dry / arid; 急躁 (jí zào) — impatient; irritable; 燥热 (zào rè) — Dry and hot.

How to Write 燥

The character 燥 (zào) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

燥 is pronounced zào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dry / Arid.

Common Words with 燥

干燥 gān zào

dry / arid

急躁 jí zào

impatient; irritable

燥热 zào rè

Dry and hot

Example Sentences

北方的空气很干燥。

běi fāng de kōng qì hěn gān zào

The air in the north is very dry.

他的性格很急躁。

tā de xìng gé hěn jí zào

His personality is very irritable and impatient.

沙漠的气候很燥热。

shā mò de qì hòu hěn zào rè

The desert climate is very hot and dry.

Similar Characters

熜 cōng

熠 yì

熨 yù

Practice Writing 燥 (zào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 燥

What does 燥 (zào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 燥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 燥 and 熜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 燥?

What common words use 燥?

How to Write 燥 (zào)