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

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

The Chinese character 鲦 (tiáo) means "Minnow". with 15 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鲦 stroke by stroke?

鲦 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鲦 and 鲅?

鲦 (tiáo) and 鲅 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 鲦?

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

Q: What common words use 鲦?

Common words containing 鲦 include: 鲦鱼 (tiáo yú) — Minnow; 抓鲦鱼 (zhuā tiáo yú) — to catch minnows; 鲦鱼群 (tiáo yú qún) — A school of minnows.

How to Write 鲦

The character 鲦 (tiáo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鲦 is pronounced tiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Minnow.

Common Words with 鲦

鲦鱼 tiáo yú

Minnow

抓鲦鱼 zhuā tiáo yú

to catch minnows

鲦鱼群 tiáo yú qún

A school of minnows

Example Sentences

河里有很多小鲦鱼。

hé lǐ yǒu hěn duō xiǎo tiáo yú

There are many small minnows in the river.

孩子们在河边抓鲦鱼。

hái zi men zài hé biān zhuā tiáo yú

The children are catching minnows by the river.

水里有一大群鲦鱼。

shuǐ lǐ yǒu yī dà qún tiáo yú

There is a large school of minnows in the water.

Similar Characters

鲅 bà

鲆 píng

鲇 nián

Practice Writing 鲦 (tiáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鲦

What does 鲦 (tiáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鲦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鲦 and 鲅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鲦?

What common words use 鲦?

How to Write 鲦 (tiáo)