Cáo ㄘㄠˊ cou4

  • surname Cao
  • Zhou Dynasty vassal state

cáo ㄘㄠˊ cou4

  • class or grade
  • generation
  • plaintiff and defendant (old)
  • government department (old)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 曹 (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

  • 这是曹操的奸计。 This is Cao Cao's trickery.
  • 说曹操,曹操就到。 Speak of the devil and he is sure to appear.
  • 匹诺曹,快道歉,不然就小心! Pinocchio, apologize for that, or look out!

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