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

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

The Chinese character 吊 (diào) means "To hang or to condole". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吊 stroke by stroke?

吊 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吊 and 卟?

吊 (diào) and 卟 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 吊?

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

Q: What common words use 吊?

Common words containing 吊 include: 吊灯 (diào dēng) — Chandelier or pendant light; 吊桥 (diào qiáo) — Suspension bridge; 吊销 (diào xiāo) — To revoke or cancel (a license).

How to Write 吊

The character 吊 (diào) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

吊 is pronounced diào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hang or to condole.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 吊 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 吊

吊灯 diào dēng

Chandelier or pendant light

吊桥 diào qiáo

Suspension bridge

吊销 diào xiāo

To revoke or cancel (a license)

Example Sentences

天花板上有个吊灯。

tiān huā bǎn shàng yǒu gè diào dēng

There is a chandelier on the ceiling.

前面有一座吊桥。

qián miàn yǒu yī zuò diào qiáo

There is a suspension bridge ahead.

他的驾照被吊销了。

tā de jià zhào bèi diào xiāo le

His driver's license has been revoked.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吊 (diào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吊

What does 吊 (diào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吊 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吊?

What common words use 吊?

How to Write 吊 (diào)