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扫
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 扫
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 打扫 | dǎ sǎo | to clean; to sweep |
| 扫 | sǎo | to sweep |
| 扫除 | sǎo chú | to sweep; to clean with a brush |
| 扫描 | sǎo miáo | to scan |
| 扫墓 | sǎo mù | to sweep a grave (and pay one's respects to the dead person) |
| 扫兴 | sǎo xìng | to spoil things; to dampen spirits; to feel deflated; to be dispirited |
FAQ
How many strokes does 扫 have?
扫 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 扫?
The pinyin for 扫 is sǎo. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄙㄠˇ.
What does 扫 mean in Chinese?
扫 means: to sweep. It appears in common words such as 打扫、扫、扫除.
What is the traditional form of 扫?
The traditional form of 扫 is 掃.