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

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

The Chinese character 窍 (qiào) means "An aperture, hole, or the key to a problem.". with 10 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窍 stroke by stroke?

窍 has 10 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窍 and 穸?

窍 (qiào) and 穸 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 窍?

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

Q: What common words use 窍?

Common words containing 窍 include: 窍门 (qiào mén) — A knack, trick, or the key to doing something.; 开窍 (kāi qiào) — to see the light; to suddenly understand; 一窍不通 (yī qiào bù tōng) — to be completely ignorant of something.

How to Write 窍

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

窍 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means An aperture, hole, or the key to a problem..

Common Words with 窍

窍门 qiào mén

A knack, trick, or the key to doing something.

开窍 kāi qiào

to see the light; to suddenly understand

一窍不通 yī qiào bù tōng

to be completely ignorant of something

Example Sentences

学习有窍门。

xué xí yǒu qiào mén

There are tricks to learning.

他终于开窍了。

tā zhōng yú kāi qiào le

He finally understood.

我对他一窍不通。

wǒ duì tā yī qiào bù tōng

I don't understand him at all.

Similar Characters

穸 xī

穹 qióng

空 kōng

Practice Writing 窍 (qiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窍

What does 窍 (qiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窍 and 穸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窍?

What common words use 窍?

How to Write 窍 (qiào)