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

Q: What does 躁 (zào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 躁 (zào) means "impatient; restless". with 20 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 躁 stroke by stroke?

躁 has 20 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 躁 and 蹙?

躁 (zào) and 蹙 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 躁?

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

Q: What common words use 躁?

Common words containing 躁 include: 急躁 (jí zào) — impatient; irritable; 烦躁 (fán zào) — Fidgety or agitated; 躁动 (zào dòng) — restless; agitated.

How to Write 躁

The character 躁 (zào) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

躁 is pronounced zào in Mandarin Chinese. It means impatient; restless.

Common Words with 躁

急躁 jí zào

impatient; irritable

烦躁 fán zào

Fidgety or agitated

躁动 zào dòng

restless; agitated

Example Sentences

他的性格比较急躁。

tā de xìng gé bǐ jiào jí zào

He has a rather impatient personality.

天气太热，让人感到烦躁。

tiān qì tài rè ràng rén gǎn dào fán zào

The weather is so hot that it makes people feel irritable.

春天到了，万物开始躁动。

chūn tiān dào le wàn wù kāi shǐ zào dòng

Spring has arrived, and everything is starting to stir.

Similar Characters

蹙 cù

蹚 tāng

蹡 qiāng

Practice Writing 躁 (zào)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 躁 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 躁

What does 躁 (zào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 躁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 躁 and 蹙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 躁?

What common words use 躁?

How to Write 躁 (zào)