How to Write 撬
The character 撬 (qiào) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
撬 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pry; to lever.
Common Words with 撬
Example Sentences
他撬开了盖子。
tā qiào kāi le gài zi
He pried open the lid.
那个形迹可疑的人在半夜试图撬锁进入办公室。
nà ge xíng jì kě yí de rén zài bàn yè shì tú qiào suǒ jìn rù bàn gōng shì 。
The suspicious person tried to pick the lock and enter the office in the middle of the night.
杠杆可以撬动重物。
gàng gǎn kě yǐ qiào dòng zhòng wù
A lever can move heavy objects.
Practice Writing 撬 (qiào)
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