伄 (diào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伄 (diào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伄 (diào) means "To hang or dangle (archaic)". with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伄 stroke by stroke?

伄 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伄 and 什?

伄 (diào) and 什 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 伄?

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

Q: What common words use 伄?

Common words containing 伄 include: 伄挂 (diào guà) — To hang up; 伄然 (diào rán) — In a hanging or dangling state; 伄子 (diào zi) — A hanging object or pendant.

How to Write 伄

The character 伄 (diào) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

伄 is pronounced diào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hang or dangle (archaic).

Common Words with 伄

伄挂 diào guà

To hang up

伄然 diào rán

In a hanging or dangling state

伄子 diào zi

A hanging object or pendant

Example Sentences

东西在伄挂着。

dōng xī zài diào guà zhe

The thing is hanging.

他伄然独立。

tā diào rán dú lì

He stands alone.

这是一个伄子。

zhè shì yí gè diào zi

This is a 'diaozi' (a rare term for a type of person or object).

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伄 (diào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伄

What does 伄 (diào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伄 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伄?

What common words use 伄?

How to Write 伄 (diào)