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

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

The Chinese character 迢 (tiáo) means "remote". with 8 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迢 stroke by stroke?

迢 has 8 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迢 and 巡?

迢 (tiáo) and 巡 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 迢?

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

Q: What common words use 迢?

Common words containing 迢 include: 千里迢迢 (qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo) — from a great distance; over a long distance; 路途迢迢 (lù tú tiáo tiáo) — The journey is long and far.; 迢迢 (tiáo tiáo) — far away.

How to Write 迢

The character 迢 (tiáo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迢 is pronounced tiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means remote.

Common Words with 迢

千里迢迢 qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo

from a great distance; over a long distance

路途迢迢 lù tú tiáo tiáo

The journey is long and far.

迢迢 tiáo tiáo

far away

Example Sentences

他千里迢迢来看望我。

tā qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo lái kàn wàng wǒ

He came from thousands of miles away to visit me.

前方路途迢迢，请多保重。

qián fāng lù tú tiáo tiáo qǐng duō bǎo zhòng

The road ahead is long; please take care.

星光迢迢，夜色很美。

xīng guāng tiáo tiáo yè sè hěn měi

The starlight is distant, and the night is beautiful.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

达 dá

迁 qiān

Practice Writing 迢 (tiáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迢

What does 迢 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迢 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迢?

What common words use 迢?

How to Write 迢 (tiáo)