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梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
梢 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

梢 Stroke Order — How to Write 梢

Stroke Order

梢 is written in 11 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.

梢 Radical and Character Components

Components:木肖

梢 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 肖 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 7 more strokes

梢 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • shāo
  • sào

Meanings of 梢 in Chinese

1

shāo梢

The tip or end of a branch or a long, thin object.
鸟儿站在树梢上唱歌
Birds are singing on the treetops.
The tip or end of something, such as a twig or the extremity of a part (e.g., eyebrow tip). It can also denote the conclusion of an action or event.
她的眉梢微微上扬,显得有些得意。
Her eyebrows subtly lifted, revealing a hint of triumph.
An ancient pole or staff used when playing music.
他舞动着乐梢，奏出动听的乐曲
He waved the music pole, playing beautiful melodies.
The stern or rudder of a boat (same as 'shāo' 艄).
他稳稳地掌着船梢，控制着船的方向。
He steadily steered the boat from the stern, controlling its direction.
2

sào梢

A shape resembling a cone or a conical end.
那个木桩的顶部被削得很梢。
The top of that wooden stake was carved very conically.
Refers to the shape of a columnar object whose cross-section gradually tapers towards one end.
工匠将木料的梢打磨得圆润，以便连接
The craftsman polished the taper of the wood smoothly for connection.

Common Words and Phrases with 梢

1
shāo梢gōng公
boatman
老梢公熟练地划着船，载着游客欣赏湖光山色。
The old boatman skillfully rowed the boat, carrying tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and mountains.
2
shāo梢mǎ马
A trace horse, also known as 'shāozi mǎ', is a horse that pulls a cart or carriage.
老张的梢马步伐稳健，拉着重物也毫不费力
Old Zhang's lead horse had a steady gait, pulling heavy loads effortlessly.
3
shāo梢mén门
A large gate, often with an archway, designed to allow animal-drawn vehicles to pass through.
他们家的院子有一个高大的梢门，平时方便牛车进出。
Their courtyard has a tall shaomen, which usually makes it convenient for ox carts to enter and exit.
4
shāo梢tiáo条
a twig or slender branch
小鸟站在柳树的梢条上，轻轻地摇晃着。
The little bird stood on the willow's slender branch, gently swaying.
5
shāo梢tóu头
the tip of a branch
清晨，鸟儿在树的梢头欢快地歌唱。
In the early morning, birds happily sing at the treetops.
6
shāo梢zǐ子
The tip or end of a slender object.
她用手指轻轻拨弄着树枝的梢子
She gently fiddled with the tip of the branch with her finger.

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Questions about 梢

What does 梢 mean in Chinese?

梢 (shāo) means “The tip or end of something” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 梢?

梢 has 2 pronunciations: shāo, sào.

How many strokes does 梢 have?

梢 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 梢?

梢 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 梢?

The radical of 梢 is 木, and 梢 is a phono-semantic compound.