雕 (diāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 雕 (diāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雕 (diāo) means "Eagle; to carve; to engrave". with 16 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雕 stroke by stroke?

雕 has 16 strokes. The radical is 隹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 雕 and 雌?

雕 (diāo) and 雌 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 雕?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 隹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 雕?

Common words containing 雕 include: 雕刻 (diāo kè) — To carve; to engrave; sculpture; 雕塑 (diāo sù) — Sculpture; to sculpt; 雕像 (diāo xiàng) — Statue.

How to Write 雕

The character 雕 (diāo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

雕 is pronounced diāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Eagle; to carve; to engrave.

Common Words with 雕

雕刻 diāo kè

To carve; to engrave; sculpture

雕塑 diāo sù

Sculpture; to sculpt

雕像 diāo xiàng

Statue

Example Sentences

他在雕刻木头。

tā zài diāo kè mù tou

He is carving wood.

这是一个雕塑。

zhè shì yí gè diāo sù

This is a sculpture.

公园里有雕像。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu diāo xiàng

There are statues in the park.

Similar Characters

雌 cí

雐 hū

雒 luò

Practice Writing 雕 (diāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雕

What does 雕 (diāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雕 and 雌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雕?

What common words use 雕?

How to Write 雕 (diāo)