勺
A ladle or spoon used for scooping liquids or food. · Character component
A ladle or spoon used for scooping liquids or food.
Originally depicted a simple ladle with a long handle and curved bowl. The character shows the handle extending from a rounded scoop, mimicking the shape of an ancient wooden or bamboo ladle.
勺 at a glance
- Meaning
- A ladle or spoon used for scooping liquids or food.
- Strokes
- 3
- Characters
- 14
- Role
- Usually contributes sound
Characters with 勺 (12 of 14)
HSK 1 · 1
HSK 6 · 1
Beyond HSK · 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the component 勺 mean?
勺 means "A ladle or spoon used for scooping liquids or food.". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes sound.
How many Chinese characters contain 勺?
14 characters in this dictionary contain 勺, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 5, HSK 6.
How many strokes does 勺 have?
勺 is written in 3 strokes.