翘 meaning and stroke order
To stick up; to rise on one end; to tilt
How to write 翘, stroke by stroke
12 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 翘
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to stick up
- to rise on one end
- to tilt
- outstanding
- to raise
How 翘 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Wings.
羽 gives the meaning and 尧 hints at the sound.
Radical: 羽 (feather), shared by 26 characters on this site.
How to remember 翘
Picture feathers 羽 (yǔ) sticking up from a tall figure 尧 (yáo), like a bird's tail feathers tilting upward. The 羽 part gives the meaning of wings and feathers, and 尧 hints at the sound.
As qiào, it describes something sticking up or rising at one end, like a tail, lips, or a seesaw. As qiáo, it appears in more formal words meaning outstanding or raising your head. Example: 他翘起了二郎腿。(Tā qiào qǐ le èrláng tuǐ.) He crossed his legs, one ankle propped up.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up the two readings. Use qiào for physical tilting or sticking up, as in 翘尾巴 (qiào wěiba), and qiáo for the 'outstanding' or 'raise' sense, as in 翘首 (qiáoshǒu, to raise one's head and look).
Common words with 翘
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 死翘翘 | sǐqiàoqiào | to die; to drop dead |
翘 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 翘
How many strokes are in 翘?
翘 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 翘 mean?
翘 (qiào) means to stick up; to rise on one end; to tilt. A common word with it is 死翘翘 (sǐqiàoqiào), meaning "to die; to drop dead".
How do you pronounce 翘?
翘 is pronounced qiào, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 翘?
The radical of 翘 is 羽, which carries the idea of "feather". Dictionaries list 翘 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 翘?
The traditional form of 翘 is 翹. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 翘 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 翘 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 翘 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 翘课 mean?
翘课 (qiàokè) is casual slang for skipping class. It is common among students, especially in Taiwan, and is similar to 逃课 (táokè).
Is 死翘翘 rude or casual?
死翘翘 (sǐqiàoqiào) is playful and informal, a bit like 'kick the bucket' in English. It is fine for joking but would sound disrespectful when talking about a real death.