吊 Stroke Order — How to Write 吊

Stroke Order

吊 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

吊 Radical and Character Components

Components:口巾

Radical: 口 + 3 more strokes

吊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

diào

Meanings of 吊 in Chinese

diào吊

To mourn for the dead; to express condolences to the bereaved.

我们去参加葬礼，向逝者家属吊唁

We went to the funeral to express our condolences to the family of the deceased.

To condole with or express sympathy for someone who has suffered a misfortune.

他们纷纷前往吊唁，表达深切的哀悼。

They went one after another to express their condolences, showing deep sorrow.

To hang; to suspend (as a lamp or oneself)

客厅里安装了一盏漂亮的吊灯。

A beautiful chandelier was installed in the living room.

To line or attach fur to the inside surface of a garment.

这件大衣里面吊着一层貂皮，非常保暖

This coat is lined with a layer of mink fur, making it very warm.

to revoke; to withdraw; to cancel (e.g., a license or permit)

他因酒驾被吊销了驾照。

His driver's license was revoked due to drunk driving.

In ancient China, 'diào' was a unit of currency, typically representing one thousand cash coins or their equivalent value.

这件瓷器价值五吊钱。

This porcelain is worth five diào.

Common Words and Phrases with 吊

diào吊bàng膀zi子

to flirt with someone; to make eyes at someone (especially used in Wu dialect)

他在酒馆里总是喜欢跟女服务员吊膀子。

He always likes to flirt with the waitresses in the pub.

diào吊bí鼻zi子

glanders (a disease of horses)

兽医检查发现那匹马得了吊鼻子，需要立即隔离治疗。

The veterinarian's examination revealed that the horse had glanders, requiring immediate isolation and treatment.

diào吊chē车

A crane or hoisting machine used for lifting, moving, and lowering materials.

建筑工地上，巨大的吊车正在将钢材吊到高层建筑的顶部。

On the construction site, the huge crane is lifting steel to the top of the high-rise building.

diào吊chuāng窗

A sash window is a type of window that typically consists of one or more movable panels, or 'sashes', that slide vertically within a frame, often allowing the bottom part to be propped open from the outside.

这栋历史悠久的老房子保留了许多原汁原味的吊窗，为室内增添了几分古典韵味。

This historic old house retains many original double-hung windows, adding a touch of classic charm to the interior.

diào吊chuáng床

A bed made of netting or canvas, suspended by cords at both ends, used for sleeping or resting.

午后，他在两棵树之间挂起吊床，享受了一个宁静的午觉

In the afternoon, he hung a hammock between two trees and enjoyed a peaceful nap.

diào吊dǎ打

To hang someone up and beat them.

在古代，一些残忍的惩罚会包括将犯人吊打以示警戒。

In ancient times, some cruel punishments would include stringing up and beating prisoners as a warning.

diào吊dēng灯

A lamp that hangs from the ceiling.

餐厅里悬挂着一盏华丽的吊灯，为整个空间增添了优雅的气氛。

A magnificent chandelier hung in the dining room, adding an elegant atmosphere to the entire space.

diào吊dǒu斗

A suspended bucket or container used for lifting or conveying materials, often part of a larger system like a bucket wheel or cableway.

建筑工地上，工人用吊斗将水泥和沙石运往高层

On the construction site, workers use the hoist bucket to transport cement and aggregate to upper floors.

diào吊er儿láng郎dāng当

Careless, casual, and irresponsible in attitude or work.

你不能总是这样吊儿郎当的，得认真对待学习。

You can't always be so flippant and irresponsible; you need to take your studies seriously.

diào吊gān杆

A boom, a long movable arm often used to operate a microphone in broadcasting or film studios, or for other purposes like drawing water from a well.

为了捕捉到完美的对话，音响师小心翼翼地移动着头顶上的吊杆。

To capture the perfect dialogue, the sound engineer carefully moved the boom arm overhead.

diào吊gàng杠

Trapeze, an acrobatic apparatus consisting of a horizontal bar suspended by two ropes.

小明在吊杠上做出了一系列惊险的翻腾动作，赢得了观众的阵阵掌声。

Xiao Ming performed a series of thrilling somersaults on the horizontal bar, earning rounds of applause from the audience.

diào吊gōu钩

A hook, often robust, used for lifting, carrying, or suspending objects like pots, goods, or meat.

在古老的厨房里，人们常常使用吊钩将大锅悬挂在炉火上方，以便烹煮食物。

In ancient kitchens, people often used pot hooks to suspend large pots above the fire to cook food.

diào吊gǔ古

visit a ruin and ponder on the past

诗人独自一人，漫步于古城墙下，吊古伤今，感慨万千。

The poet, alone, strolled beneath the ancient city wall, reflecting on antiquity and lamenting the present, filled with myriad emotions.

diào吊gǔ古xún寻yōu幽

To dwell on the past and make the historic scenes live again, often by visiting ancient sites and secluded places.

周末，他喜欢远离城市的喧嚣，到郊外古老的寺庙和隐秘的山谷里吊古寻幽，寻找内心的宁静。

On weekends, he enjoys escaping the city's hustle and bustle to visit ancient temples and hidden valleys in the countryside, reflecting on the past and exploring secluded spots, seeking inner peace.