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

Q: What does 皂 (zào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 皂 (zào) means "Soap". with 7 strokes and the radical 白.

Q: How do you write 皂 stroke by stroke?

皂 has 7 strokes. The radical is 白. 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 皂 and 白?

皂 (zào) and 白 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 皂?

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

Q: What common words use 皂?

Common words containing 皂 include: 肥皂 (féi zào) — Soap.; 香皂 (xiāng zào) — scented soap; 皂白 (zào bái) — Black and white (right and wrong).

How to Write 皂

The character 皂 (zào) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 白 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

皂 is pronounced zào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soap.

Common Words with 皂

肥皂 féi zào

Soap.

香皂 xiāng zào

scented soap

皂白 zào bái

Black and white (right and wrong)

Example Sentences

请用肥皂洗手。

qǐng yòng féi zào xǐ shǒu

Please wash your hands with soap.

这块香皂很香。

zhè kuài xiāng zào hěn xiāng

This bar of soap is very fragrant.

要分清青红皂白。

yào fēn qīng qīng hóng zào bái

One must distinguish right from wrong.

Similar Characters

白 bái

百 bǎi

皃 mào

Practice Writing 皂 (zào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 皂

What does 皂 (zào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 皂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 皂 and 白?

What mistakes do learners make writing 皂?

What common words use 皂?

How to Write 皂 (zào)