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奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
奥 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

奥 Stroke Order — How to Write 奥

Stroke Order

奥 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 大, 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.

奥 Radical and Character Components

Components:宀米大

奥 is an ideographic compound. A person 大 discovering a house 宀 full of rice 米.

Radical: 大 + 9 more strokes

奥 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ào
  • yù

Meanings of 奥 in Chinese

1

ào奥

Profound, difficult to understand; deep, mysterious.
宇宙的奥秘总是引人深思。
The mysteries of the universe always prompt deep thought.
The innermost, secluded, or profound part of a building or other place; a deep and hidden area, often implying a core or essential part.
只有经过严格的训练，才能进入武术的堂奥
Only after rigorous training can one enter the profound mysteries of martial arts.
2

yù奥

Profound, mysterious, recondite. (Note: The character '奥' is pronounced 'ào' in standard Mandarin and does not have a 'yù' pronunciation with the meaning 'turbid'.)
这本书的内容深奥难懂。
The content of this book is profound and difficult to understand.
Same as '燠' (yù), meaning warm or muggy, often referring to a deep or stifling warmth.
山谷深处，气候奥热
Deep in the valley, the climate is muggy and warm.

Common Words and Phrases with 奥

1
ào奥bó博
profound and extensive (often referring to literary works or knowledge); learned; erudite.
这部古籍内容奥博，涵盖了哲学、历史、科学多个领域。
The content of this ancient book is profound and extensive, covering multiple fields such as philosophy, history, and science.
2
ào奥mì秘
profound mystery
宇宙的奥秘至今仍吸引着无数科学家去探索。
The profound mysteries of the universe continue to attract countless scientists to explore.
3
ào奥miào妙
profound and subtle mystery or wonder; marvellous; mysterious.
宇宙的奥妙无穷无尽，等待着人类去探索。
The profound mysteries of the universe are endless, awaiting human exploration.
4
ào奥yì义
profound meaning or esoteric truth
他通过长时间的冥想，领悟到了生命的奥义
Through long hours of meditation, he comprehended the profound truth of life.
5
ào奥yuán援
Secret or powerful support, often during a crisis, or a hidden ally.
这家新成立的公司之所以能迅速站稳脚跟，全赖其背后强大的奥援。
The reason this newly established company was able to quickly establish itself was entirely due to the powerful, hidden support it had behind it.
6
ào奥zhǐ旨
Profound implication; subtle or recondite meaning.
这部古籍蕴含着深奥的哲学奥旨，需要细心研读方能领会。
This ancient text contains profound philosophical meanings, which require careful study to grasp.

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Questions about 奥

What does 奥 mean in Chinese?

奥 (ào) means “Profound, difficult to understand; deep, mysterious” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 奥?

奥 has 2 pronunciations: ào, yù.

How many strokes does 奥 have?

奥 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 奥?

奥 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 大. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 奥?

The radical of 奥 is 大, and 奥 is an ideographic compound.