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

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

The Chinese character 鞘 (qiào) means "Sheath". with 16 strokes and the radical 革.

Q: How do you write 鞘 stroke by stroke?

鞘 has 16 strokes. The radical is 革. 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 鞘 and 靼?

鞘 (qiào) and 靼 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 鞘?

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

Q: What common words use 鞘?

Common words containing 鞘 include: 剑鞘 (jiàn qiào) — Scabbard / Sheath; 出鞘 (chū qiào) — to unsheathe; 刀鞘 (dāo qiào) — Scabbard; sheath.

How to Write 鞘

The character 鞘 (qiào) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鞘 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sheath.

Common Words with 鞘

剑鞘 jiàn qiào

Scabbard / Sheath

出鞘 chū qiào

to unsheathe

刀鞘 dāo qiào

Scabbard; sheath

Example Sentences

宝剑被放回了剑鞘。

bǎo jiàn bèi fàng huí le jiàn qiào

The sword was put back into its scabbard.

宝剑出鞘了。

bǎo jiàn chū qiào le

The sword has been unsheathed.

刀鞘的颜色是黑色的。

dāo qiào de yán sè shì hēi sè de

The color of the scabbard is black.

Similar Characters

靼 dá

鞅 yāng

鞋 xié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞘

What does 鞘 (qiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鞘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鞘 and 靼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鞘?

What common words use 鞘?

How to Write 鞘 (qiào)