劁 (qiāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 劁 (qiāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 劁 (qiāo) means "castrate (livestock)". with 14 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 劁 stroke by stroke?

劁 has 14 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 劁 and 剩?

劁 (qiāo) and 剩 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 劁?

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

Q: What common words use 劁?

Common words containing 劁 include: 劁猪 (qiāo zhū) — castrate pigs; 劁草 (qiāo cǎo) — cut grass; 劁匠 (qiāo jiàng) — castrator.

How to Write 劁

The character 劁 (qiāo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

劁 is pronounced qiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means castrate (livestock).

Common Words with 劁

劁猪 qiāo zhū

castrate pigs

劁草 qiāo cǎo

cut grass

劁匠 qiāo jiàng

castrator

Example Sentences

农民在劁猪。

nóng mín zài qiāo zhū

The farmer is castrating pigs.

他在山上劁草。

tā zài shān shàng qiāo cǎo

He is cutting grass on the mountain.

他是一个老劁匠。

tā shì yí gè lǎo qiāo jiàng

He is an old livestock gelder.

Similar Characters

剩 shèng

割 gē

剳 dá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 劁

What does 劁 (qiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 劁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 劁 and 剩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 劁?

What common words use 劁?

How to Write 劁 (qiāo)