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

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

The Chinese character 跷 (qiāo) means "To lift up a leg; to tilt.". with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跷 stroke by stroke?

跷 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 跷 and 䠀?

跷 (qiāo) and 䠀 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 跷?

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

Q: What common words use 跷?

Common words containing 跷 include: 跷跷板 (qiāo qiāo bǎn) — Seesaw.; 跷二郎腿 (qiāo èr láng tuǐ) — To cross one's legs.; 踩高跷 (cǎi gāo qiāo) — to walk on stilts.

How to Write 跷

The character 跷 (qiāo) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

跷 is pronounced qiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lift up a leg; to tilt..

Common Words with 跷

跷跷板 qiāo qiāo bǎn

Seesaw.

跷二郎腿 qiāo èr láng tuǐ

To cross one's legs.

踩高跷 cǎi gāo qiāo

to walk on stilts

Example Sentences

孩子们在玩跷跷板。

hái zi men zài wán qiāo qiāo bǎn

The children are playing on the seesaw.

他喜欢跷二郎腿。

tā xǐ huān qiāo èr láng tuǐ

He likes to sit with his legs crossed.

爷爷会踩高跷。

yé yé huì cǎi gāo qiāo

Grandpa can walk on stilts.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 跷 (qiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跷

What does 跷 (qiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跷 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跷?

What common words use 跷?

How to Write 跷 (qiāo)