镐 (gǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镐 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镐 (gǎo) means "Pickaxe". with 15 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镐 stroke by stroke?

镐 has 15 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镐 and 锖?

镐 (gǎo) and 锖 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 镐?

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

Q: What common words use 镐?

Common words containing 镐 include: 镐头 (gǎo tóu) — Pickaxe head; 铁镐 (tiě gǎo) — iron pickaxe; 用镐 (yòng gǎo) — To use a pickaxe..

How to Write 镐

The character 镐 (gǎo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

镐 is pronounced gǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pickaxe.

Common Words with 镐

镐头 gǎo tóu

Pickaxe head

铁镐 tiě gǎo

iron pickaxe

用镐 yòng gǎo

To use a pickaxe.

Example Sentences

他拿着一把镐头去干活。

tā ná zhe yī bǎ gǎo tóu qù gàn huó

He went to work with a pickaxe.

工人用铁镐挖地。

gōng rén yòng tiě gǎo wā dì

The worker is digging the ground with a pickaxe.

我们要用镐挖开土。

wǒ men yào yòng gǎo wā kāi tǔ

We need to use a pickaxe to dig the soil.

Similar Characters

锖 qiāng

锗 zhě

锘 nuò

Practice Writing 镐 (gǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镐

What does 镐 (gǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镐 and 锖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镐?

What common words use 镐?

How to Write 镐 (gǎo)