xiào ㄒㄧㄠˋ haau3

  • filial piety or obedience
  • mourning apparel

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 孝 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 世上有兩件事不能等:一、孝順 二、行善。 There are two things in the world that cannot wait: 1. Filial piety, 2. Doing good.

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