侨 (qiáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侨 (qiáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侨 (qiáo) means "Overseas Chinese / To reside abroad". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侨 stroke by stroke?

侨 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侨 and 仰?

侨 (qiáo) and 仰 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 侨?

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

Q: What common words use 侨?

Common words containing 侨 include: 华侨 (huá qiáo) — overseas Chinese; 侨居 (qiáo jū) — To reside abroad / To live in a foreign country; 侨胞 (qiáo bāo) — Overseas compatriots.

How to Write 侨

The character 侨 (qiáo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

侨 is pronounced qiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Overseas Chinese / To reside abroad.

Common Words with 侨

华侨 huá qiáo

overseas Chinese

侨居 qiáo jū

To reside abroad / To live in a foreign country

侨胞 qiáo bāo

Overseas compatriots

Example Sentences

他是海外华侨。

tā shì hǎi wài huá qiáo

He is an overseas Chinese.

他侨居在法国。

tā qiáo jū zài fǎ guó

He lives abroad in France.

欢迎各位侨胞。

huān yíng gè wèi qiáo bāo

Welcome, fellow overseas Chinese.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侨

What does 侨 (qiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侨 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侨?

What common words use 侨?

How to Write 侨 (qiáo)