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

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

The Chinese character 缲 (qiāo) means "To reel silk; to edge (sewing)". with 16 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缲 stroke by stroke?

缲 has 16 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缲 and 缥?

缲 (qiāo) and 缥 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 缲?

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

Q: What common words use 缲?

Common words containing 缲 include: 缲丝 (qiāo sī) — Silk reeling; 缲车 (qiāo chē) — silk reeling machine; 缲丝厂 (qiāo sī chǎng) — silk reeling factory.

How to Write 缲

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缲 is pronounced qiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To reel silk; to edge (sewing).

Common Words with 缲

缲丝 qiāo sī

Silk reeling

缲车 qiāo chē

silk reeling machine

缲丝厂 qiāo sī chǎng

silk reeling factory

Example Sentences

她们在工厂缲丝。

tā men zài gōng chǎng qiāo sī

They are reeling silk in the factory.

缲车转得很慢。

qiāo chē zhuǎn dé hěn màn

The silk reeling machine turns very slowly.

他在缲丝厂工作。

tā zài qiāo sī chǎng gōng zuò

He works in a silk reeling factory.

Similar Characters

缥 piāo

缦 màn

缧 léi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缲

What does 缲 (qiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缲 and 缥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缲?

What common words use 缲?

How to Write 缲 (qiāo)