窕 (tiǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窕 (tiǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窕 (tiǎo) means "Quiet and secluded or elegant.". with 11 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窕 stroke by stroke?

窕 has 11 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 窕 and 穿?

窕 (tiǎo) and 穿 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 窕?

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 窕?

Common words containing 窕 include: 窈窕 (yǎo tiǎo) — Fair and graceful (usually describing a woman).; 窕窕 (tiǎo tiǎo) — Deep and secluded.; 轻窕 (qīng tiǎo) — Frivolous; light and airy.

How to Write 窕

The character 窕 (tiǎo) is written with 11 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

窕 is pronounced tiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quiet and secluded or elegant..

Common Words with 窕

窈窕 yǎo tiǎo

Fair and graceful (usually describing a woman).

窕窕 tiǎo tiǎo

Deep and secluded.

轻窕 qīng tiǎo

Frivolous; light and airy

Example Sentences

窈窕淑女。

yǎo tiǎo shū nǚ

A fair and graceful lady.

窕窕深宫。

tiǎo tiǎo shēn gōng

The deep and secluded palace.

举止不要轻窕。

jǔ zhǐ bú yào qīng tiǎo

Don't behave frivolously.

Similar Characters

穿 chuān

窀 zhūn

突 tū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窕

What does 窕 (tiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窕 and 穿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窕?

What common words use 窕?

How to Write 窕 (tiǎo)