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HSK 1 word · noun

鸟

niǎo

bird

Traditional: 鳥

Stroke order

See how to write 鸟

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

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鸟

5 strokes

Example sentence

小鸟在天上。

Xiǎo niǎo zài tiān shàng.

The little bird is in the sky.

Character breakdown

鸟

bird

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鸟

bird

A bird with a tail.

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Frequently asked questions about 鸟

What does 鸟 mean?
鸟 (niǎo) means "bird" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 鸟?
The traditional Chinese form of 鸟 is 鳥.
How many strokes does 鸟 have?
鸟 has 5 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 鸟 in?
鸟 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.