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

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

The Chinese character 桥 (qiáo) means "Bridge". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桥 stroke by stroke?

桥 has 10 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 桥 and 杪?

桥 (qiáo) and 杪 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 桥?

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 桥?

Common words containing 桥 include: 大桥 (dà qiáo) — Big bridge; 过桥 (guò qiáo) — to cross a bridge; 天桥 (tiān qiáo) — Overpass / Footbridge.

How to Write 桥

The character 桥 (qiáo) is written with 10 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

桥 is pronounced qiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bridge.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 桥 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 桥

大桥 dà qiáo

Big bridge

过桥 guò qiáo

to cross a bridge

天桥 tiān qiáo

Overpass / Footbridge

Example Sentences

这座大桥很长。

zhè zuò dà qiáo hěn zhǎng

This bridge is very long.

我们开车过桥。

wǒ men kāi chē guò qiáo

We are driving across the bridge.

走天桥比较安全。

zǒu tiān qiáo bǐ jiào ān quán

It's safer to use the pedestrian overpass.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桥 (qiáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桥

What does 桥 (qiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桥 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桥?

What common words use 桥?

How to Write 桥 (qiáo)