How to Write 翘
The character 翘 (qiáo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
翘 is pronounced qiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means stick up; tilt; raise.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: qiáo, qiào.
Common Words with 翘
Example Sentences
他的嘴角微微翘起，露出了自信的微笑。
tā de zuǐ jiǎo wēi wēi qiào qǐ lù chū le zì xìn de wēi xiào
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
取得了成绩也要谦虚，千万不能翘尾巴。
qǔ dé le chéng jì yě yào qiān xū qiān wàn bù néng qiào wěi ba
Even if you achieve success, you must remain humble and not get cocky.
人们纷纷来到岸边，翘首期盼归来的船只。
rén men fēn fēn lái dào àn biān qiáo shǒu qī pàn guī lái de chuán zhī
People flocked to the shore, looking forward to the returning ships.
王教授是国内该研究领域的学术翘楚。
wáng jiào shòu shì guó nèi gāi yán jiū lǐng yù de xué shù qiáo chǔ
Professor Wang is a leading academic figure in this field of research in the country.
Practice Writing 翘 (qiáo)
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