笊 (zhào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 笊 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 笊 (zhào) means "Ladle or strainer". with 10 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 笊 stroke by stroke?

笊 has 10 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 笊 and 竺?

笊 (zhào) and 竺 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 笊?

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

Q: What common words use 笊?

Common words containing 笊 include: 笊篱 (zhào lí) — Bamboo strainer; 铁笊 (tiě zhào) — iron strainer; 拿笊篱 (ná zhào lí) — to take a strainer.

How to Write 笊

The character 笊 (zhào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

笊 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ladle or strainer.

Common Words with 笊

笊篱 zhào lí

Bamboo strainer

铁笊 tiě zhào

iron strainer

拿笊篱 ná zhào lí

to take a strainer

Example Sentences

用笊篱捞面条。

yòng zhào lí lāo miàn tiáo

Use a strainer to scoop out noodles.

厨房里有铁笊。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu tiě zhào

There is an iron strainer in the kitchen.

他去拿笊篱了。

tā qù ná zhào lí le

He went to get the strainer.

Similar Characters

竺 zhú

竽 yú

竿 gān

Practice Writing 笊 (zhào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 笊

What does 笊 (zhào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 笊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 笊 and 竺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 笊?

What common words use 笊?

How to Write 笊 (zhào)