How to Write 漂
The character 漂 (piāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
漂 is pronounced piāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To float.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: piāo, piǎo, piào.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 漂 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 漂
Example Sentences
几片枯叶安静地漂浮在清澈的湖面上。
jǐ piàn kū yè ān jìng dì piāo fú zài qīng chè de hú miàn shàng
A few withered leaves float quietly on the clear surface of the lake.
暑假里，我们去深山里的溪流参加了漂流。
shǔ jià lǐ wǒ men qù shēn shān lǐ de xī liú cān jiā le piāo liú
During the summer vacation, we went rafting in a stream deep in the mountains.
这种洗涤剂具有极强的漂白功能。
zhè zhǒng xǐ dí jì jù yǒu jí qiáng de piǎo bái gōng néng
This detergent has a very strong bleaching function.
经过漂染后的布料色彩非常稳固，不易掉色。
jīng guò piǎo rǎn hòu de bù liào sè cǎi fēi cháng wěn gù bù yì diào sè
The color of the fabric after dyeing is very stable and does not fade easily.
Practice Writing 漂 (piāo)
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