桥 Stroke Order — How to Write 桥

Stroke Order

桥 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

桥 Radical and Character Components

Components:木乔

桥 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 乔 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 6 more strokes

桥 Pronunciation and Pinyin

qiáo

Meanings of 桥 in Chinese

qiáo桥

A structure built over water or a gap to allow passage; a bridge.

这座城市有许多现代化的立交桥，方便了交通

This city has many modern overpasses, which facilitates traffic.

Refers to a surgical procedure that creates a bypass, typically to restore blood flow, resembling a bridge.

他需要做血管搭桥手术。

He needs to undergo vascular bypass surgery.

Tall; elevated (same as 'qiáo' meaning 'tall')

他身形高桥，气度不凡

He was tall and majestic, with an extraordinary demeanor.

To correct, rectify, or straighten (as in a wrong or an error).

老师指出他的错误后，他立即桥正了。

After the teacher pointed out his mistake, he immediately rectified it.

Common Words and Phrases with 桥

qiáo桥dòng洞

The arched or circular opening under a bridge; a bridge opening or culvert.

小船慢慢地驶过了桥洞，继续向前。

The small boat slowly passed through the bridge arch and continued forward.

qiáo桥dūn墩

A main supporting structure for a bridge, upon which its superstructure rests.

这座桥的桥墩经过精心设计，能够承受较大的荷载，确保行车安全。

The piers of this bridge are carefully designed to withstand heavy loads, ensuring the safety of traffic.

qiáo桥hán涵

bridge and culvert

工程师们正在检查施工中的高速公路的桥涵结构，以确保其安全性和耐用性。

Engineers are inspecting the bridge and culvert structures of the highway under construction to ensure their safety and durability.

qiáo桥jiē接

A plant grafting technique where scions are used to span a damaged or weak section of a plant, typically to restore sap flow and strengthen the area.

园艺师通过使用桥接技术，成功地挽救了那棵被虫害严重损害的果树。

The horticulturist successfully saved the fruit tree severely damaged by pests by using bridge grafting.

qiáo桥kǒng孔

An opening or archway under a bridge.

河水从古老的石桥桥孔下潺潺流过

The river water gurgled through the arches of the ancient stone bridge.

qiáo桥liáng梁

A structure spanning an obstacle, or a connection between different entities or people.

文化交流是连接不同国家人民的友谊桥梁。

Cultural exchange serves as a bridge of friendship connecting people from different countries.

qiáo桥lóu楼

The bridge of a ship, a platform extending above the bulwark and spanning across the deck.

船长站在桥楼上，通过望远镜观察远方的海面。

The captain stood on the bridge, observing the distant sea through binoculars.

qiáo桥mén门

A portal, specifically the space between the first two main trusses at each end of a truss bridge.

工程师们正在讨论如何在桥门区域安装额外的照明设备，以提高夜间可见度。

Engineers are discussing how to install additional lighting in the bridge portal area to improve nighttime visibility.

qiáo桥miàn面

The surface of a bridge, typically for vehicles and pedestrians.

工人们正在检查桥面的结构，确保行车安全

Workers are inspecting the bridge deck's structure to ensure driving safety.

qiáo桥pái牌

Bridge is a four-player trick-taking card game played by two competing partnerships. It involves bidding to make a contract and then playing to win tricks, known for its strategic depth.

我和朋友们周末经常一起玩桥牌。

My friends and I often play bridge together on weekends.

qiáo桥tái台

A bridge abutment is a substructure at the end of a bridge that supports its superstructure and connects it to the roadbed.

这座新桥的桥台需要使用坚固的混凝土进行加固，以确保结构的长期稳定。

The abutments of this new bridge need to be reinforced with strong concrete to ensure the long-term stability of the structure.

qiáo桥tóu头

either end of a bridge

我们在桥头等了很久，才看到小船驶来

We waited for a long time at the bridgehead before we saw the small boat approach.

qiáo桥tóu头bǎo堡

A military bridgehead; a strategic position or foothold established on the far side of a river or obstacle to secure a crossing or facilitate an advance.