俏 (qiào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俏 (qiào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俏 (qiào) means "pretty; smart; charming". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俏 stroke by stroke?

俏 has 9 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 俏 and 伯?

俏 (qiào) and 伯 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 俏?

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 俏?

Common words containing 俏 include: 俏皮 (qiào pí) — witty; playful; smart; 走俏 (zǒu qiào) — In high demand; selling well.; 俏丽 (qiào lì) — pretty and elegant.

How to Write 俏

The character 俏 (qiào) is written with 9 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

俏 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means pretty; smart; charming.

Common Words with 俏

俏皮 qiào pí

witty; playful; smart

走俏 zǒu qiào

In high demand; selling well.

俏丽 qiào lì

pretty and elegant

Example Sentences

他的话很俏皮。

tā de huà hěn qiào pí

His words are very witty.

这种手机很走俏。

zhè zhǒng shǒu jī hěn zǒu qiào

This mobile phone is selling very well.

那个女孩很俏丽。

nà ge nǚ hái hěn qiào lì

That girl is very pretty.

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

Practice Writing 俏 (qiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俏

What does 俏 (qiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俏 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俏?

What common words use 俏?

How to Write 俏 (qiào)