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

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

The Chinese character 谯 (qiáo) means "to blame; lookout tower". with 14 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谯 stroke by stroke?

谯 has 14 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谯 and 谟?

谯 (qiáo) and 谟 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 谯?

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

Q: What common words use 谯?

Common words containing 谯 include: 谯楼 (qiáo lóu) — watchtower; gate tower; 姓谯 (xìng qiáo) — Surname Qiao; 谯呵 (qiáo hē) — to scold; to rebuke.

How to Write 谯

The character 谯 (qiáo) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谯 is pronounced qiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to blame; lookout tower.

Common Words with 谯

谯楼 qiáo lóu

watchtower; gate tower

姓谯 xìng qiáo

Surname Qiao

谯呵 qiáo hē

to scold; to rebuke

Example Sentences

城门上有一个谯楼。

chéng mén shàng yǒu yí gè qiáo lóu

There is a watchtower on the city gate.

我的同学姓谯。

wǒ de tóng xué xìng qiáo

My classmate's surname is Qiao.

他受到了老师的谯呵。

tā shòu dào le lǎo shī de qiáo hē

He was reprimanded by the teacher.

Similar Characters

谟 mó

谠 dǎng

谡 sù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谯

What does 谯 (qiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谯 and 谟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谯?

What common words use 谯?

How to Write 谯 (qiáo)