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枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
枭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

枭 Stroke Order — How to Write 枭

Stroke Order

枭 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

枭 Radical and Character Components

Components:鸟木

枭 is an ideographic compound. A bird 鸟 roosting in a tree 木.

Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes

枭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiāo

Meanings of 枭 in Chinese

1

xiāo枭

A type of bird similar to an owl.
黄昏时分,林中传来阵阵枭叫
At dusk, calls of owls came from the forest.
Describes someone brave, powerful, and vigorous; often used for an ambitious and outstanding leader, or a cunning and audacious figure. Examples include 'xiāoyǒng' (fiercely brave) or 'xiāoxióng' (a powerful, ambitious, and often brilliant figure).
他凭借其枭雄的智慧和胆识，在商界开创了一片天地
With his formidable wisdom and courage, he carved out a unique path in the business world.
An ancient form of execution where the head of a criminal was cut off and displayed on a stake, often as a public warning.
传说中，那邪恶的盗贼被枭首示众，以儆效尤。
Legend has it that the evil bandit was beheaded and publicly displayed as a warning to others.
An old term referring to a smuggler, particularly one dealing in contraband like salt or other illicit goods.
这片区域曾经是盐枭活动猖獗的地方。
This area was once a place where salt smugglers were rampant.

Common Words and Phrases with 枭

1
xiāo枭shǒu首
To behead and display the head of a criminal.
古代的律法严酷，对犯下重罪者有时会处以枭首示众的刑罚。
Ancient laws were severe; those who committed serious crimes were sometimes punished by decapitation and public display of their heads.
2
xiāo枭xióng雄
a fierce and ambitious person; formidable man
他凭借过人的智慧和胆识，在商场上成为一代枭雄，建立了庞大的商业帝国。
With his exceptional wisdom and daring, he rose to become a dominant figure in the business world, establishing a vast commercial empire.

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Idioms with 枭

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Questions about 枭

What does 枭 mean in Chinese?

枭 (xiāo) means “A type of bird similar to an owl” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 枭?

枭 is pronounced xiāo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 枭 have?

枭 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 枭?

枭 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 枭?

The radical of 枭 is 木, and 枭 is an ideographic compound.