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

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

The Chinese character 橇 (qiāo) means "sled". with 16 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 橇 stroke by stroke?

橇 has 16 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 橇 and 榍?

橇 (qiāo) and 榍 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 橇?

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

Q: What common words use 橇?

Common words containing 橇 include: 雪橇 (xuě qiāo) — sled / sleigh; 滑橇 (huá qiāo) — sled; runner; 冰橇 (bīng qiāo) — Sled; sleigh.

How to Write 橇

The character 橇 (qiāo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

橇 is pronounced qiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means sled.

Common Words with 橇

雪橇 xuě qiāo

sled / sleigh

滑橇 huá qiāo

sled; runner

冰橇 bīng qiāo

Sled; sleigh

Example Sentences

孩子们在坐雪橇。

hái zi men zài zuò xuě qiāo

The children are riding a sled.

滑橇在雪地上移动。

huá qiāo zài xuě dì shàng yí dòng

The sled moves on the snow.

冰橇的速度非常快。

bīng qiāo de sù dù fēi cháng kuài

The sled is moving very fast.

Similar Characters

榍 xiè

榕 róng

榛 zhēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 橇

What does 橇 (qiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 橇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 橇 and 榍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 橇?

What common words use 橇?

How to Write 橇 (qiāo)