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瑶 Stroke Order — How to Write 瑶

Stroke Order

瑶 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 王, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

瑶 Radical and Character Components

Components:王䍃

瑶 is a phono-semantic compound: 王 (jade) carries the meaning, while 䍃 indicates the sound.

Radical: 王 + 10 more strokes

瑶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yáo

Meanings of 瑶 in Chinese

1

yáo瑶

Refers to beautiful jade; metaphorically, it symbolizes beauty, preciousness, brightness, and purity.
她的歌声如同瑶琴般悠扬，令人陶醉
Her singing is as melodious and graceful as a jade zither, captivating everyone.
Refers to the Yao people, a recognized ethnic minority group in China, primarily residing in Guangxi and other southern provinces.
瑶绣工艺精湛，色彩斑斓。
The craftsmanship of Yao embroidery is exquisite, featuring brilliant and vibrant colors.

Common Words and Phrases with 瑶

1
yáo瑶chí池
Jade Pond, a mythical pond on Kunlun Mountain, the abode of the Queen Mother of the West (Xi Wangmu).
传说中，西王母在瑶池设宴款待众仙。
According to legend, the Queen Mother of the West hosted a grand banquet for the immortals at Yaochi.
2
yáo瑶zhī之pǔ圃
A beautiful garden where the Celestial Ruler resides.
传说中，仙人居住在瑶之圃，那里四季如春，仙气缭绕。
According to legend, immortals reside in the divine garden of the Jade Emperor, where it is always spring-like and filled with ethereal energy.
3
yáo瑶zú族
The Yao people, or Yao nationality, are an ethnic group mainly residing in mountainous areas of southwestern China, northern Thailand, Laos, and the Gulf of Tonkin region.
瑶族在服饰、歌舞和节日等方面都展现出独特的文化魅力。
The Yao people display unique cultural charm in aspects such as their attire, songs and dances, and festivals.

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Questions about 瑶

What does 瑶 mean in Chinese?

瑶 (yáo) means “Refers to beautiful jade” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 瑶?

瑶 is pronounced yáo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 瑶 have?

瑶 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 瑶?

瑶 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 王. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 瑶?

The radical of 瑶 is 王, and 瑶 is a phono-semantic compound.