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

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

The Chinese character 峭 (qiào) means "steep; precipitous". with 10 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 峭 stroke by stroke?

峭 has 10 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 峭 and 岢?

峭 (qiào) and 岢 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 峭?

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

Q: What common words use 峭?

Common words containing 峭 include: 陡峭 (dǒu qiào) — precipitous; 峭壁 (qiào bì) — cliff; precipice; 峻峭 (jùn qiào) — high and steep.

How to Write 峭

The character 峭 (qiào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

峭 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means steep; precipitous.

Common Words with 峭

陡峭 dǒu qiào

precipitous

峭壁 qiào bì

cliff; precipice

峻峭 jùn qiào

high and steep

Example Sentences

这条路很陡峭。

zhè tiáo lù hěn dǒu qiào

This road is very steep.

他在爬峭壁。

tā zài pá qiào bì

He is climbing a cliff.

山势很峻峭。

shān shì hěn jùn qiào

The mountain terrain is very steep and craggy.

Similar Characters

岢 kě

岣 gǒu

岩 yán

Practice Writing 峭 (qiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 峭

What does 峭 (qiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 峭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 峭 and 岢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 峭?

What common words use 峭?

How to Write 峭 (qiào)