条 (tiáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 条 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 条 (tiáo) means "strip; measure word for long things". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 条 stroke by stroke?

条 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 条 and 未?

条 (tiáo) and 未 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 条?

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

Q: What common words use 条?

Common words containing 条 include: 面条 (miàn tiáo) — Noodles; 条件 (tiáo jiàn) — condition; requirement; 一条鱼 (yī tiáo yú) — a fish.

How to Write 条

The character 条 (tiáo) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

条 is pronounced tiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means strip; measure word for long things.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 条 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 条

面条 miàn tiáo

Noodles

条件 tiáo jiàn

condition; requirement

一条鱼 yī tiáo yú

a fish

Example Sentences

我喜欢吃面条。

wǒ xǐ huān chī miàn tiáo

I like eating noodles.

这里的条件很好。

zhè lǐ de tiáo jiàn hěn hǎo

The conditions here are very good.

水里有一条鱼。

shuǐ lǐ yǒu yī tiáo yú

There is a fish in the water.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

Practice Writing 条 (tiáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 条

What does 条 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 条 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 条 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 条?

What common words use 条?

How to Write 条 (tiáo)