Character Animation
Character: 消
Pinyin: xiāo (xiao1)
Meaning: to diminish; to subside / to consume; to reduce / to idle away (the time) / (after 不[bu4] or 只[zhi3] or 何[he2] etc) to need; to require; to take
Practice Writing
Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "消" with your mouse
Stroke Breakdown
Learning Tips
- ✓ Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
- ✓ Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
- ✓ Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
- ✓ The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly