俏 meaning and stroke order
To resemble; similar, alike; pretty
How to write 俏, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 俏
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- good-looking
- charming
- (of goods) in great demand
- (coll.) to season (food)
How 俏 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A similar 肖 person 亻; 肖 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 亻 (man), shared by 277 characters on this site.
How to remember 俏
A person 亻 who looks like 肖 (xiào, to resemble) someone admired is 俏 (qiào), good-looking and charming. 肖 also hints at the sound: xiào becomes qiào.
俏 usually describes someone who looks pretty or lively, often in words like 俊俏 (jùnqiào) or 俏皮 (qiàopí, playful). It can also describe goods that sell well. Example: 这款手机在市场上很俏。(Zhè kuǎn shǒujī zài shìchǎng shàng hěn qiào.) This phone is in great demand on the market.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 俏 with 悄 (qiāo, quiet, as in 悄悄). They share 肖, but 俏 has the person radical 亻 and a fourth tone, while 悄 has the heart radical 忄 and a first tone.
Common words with 俏
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 俊俏 | jùnqiào | attractive and intelligent; charming | HSK 7-9 |
| 打情骂俏 | dǎqíngmàqiào | to banter flirtatiously (idiom) |
Questions about 俏
How many strokes are in 俏?
俏 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 俏 mean?
俏 (qiào) means to resemble; similar, alike; pretty. A common word with it is 俊俏 (jùnqiào), meaning "attractive and intelligent; charming".
How do you pronounce 俏?
俏 is pronounced qiào, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 俏?
The radical of 俏 is 亻, which carries the idea of "man". Dictionaries list 俏 under this radical.
Is 俏 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 俏 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 俏皮 mean?
俏皮 (qiàopí) means playful, cheeky or witty. It can describe a person's personality, a lively expression, or a clever remark.
What does 走俏 mean in business news?
走俏 (zǒuqiào) means a product is selling well or is popular. It uses the sense of 俏 as being in great demand, as in 冬装开始走俏 (winter clothes are starting to sell well).