Stroke order for 绍

shào
HSK 1HSK 1 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

v
This sense is primarily used in formal, historical, or literary contexts, often referring to succession (e.g., of a throne or tradition). It is uncommon in modern daily conversation.
to continue; to carry on; to succeed to
接续,继续。
Words:
绍统遗绍绍袭纂绍继绍绍承
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(shào)(chéng)(le)()(qīn)(de)(jué)(wèi)
    He succeeded to his father's noble title.
  2. (zhè)()()(diǎn)(shào)()(le)(qián)(cháo)(de)()()(chuán)(tǒng)
    This legal code continued the legal tradition of the previous dynasty.
v
This is the most common modern meaning of 绍. It is almost always used in the compound 介绍.
to introduce; to recommend
使双方相识或发生联系;引荐。
Words:
介绍绍介媒绍拔绍介绍信
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(lái)(gěi)()(jiè)(shào)()(xià)(zhè)(shì)()(de)(péng)(yǒu)
    Let me introduce you, this is my friend.
  2. ()(xiě)(le)(fēng)(jiè)(shào)(xìn)(gěi)()
    She wrote a letter of recommendation for me.

Writing & Component

Radical
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count8
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