侨 Stroke Order — How to Write 侨

Stroke Order

侨 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.

侨 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻乔

侨 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 乔 indicates the sound.

Radical: 亻 + 6 more strokes

侨 Pronunciation and Pinyin

qiáo

Meanings of 侨 in Chinese

qiáo侨

To reside abroad or in a foreign land; relating to overseas residents.

海外侨胞们经常捐款回故乡。

Overseas compatriots often donate money to their hometowns.

Refers to a person who resides in a foreign country, often used in compounds like 'overseas Chinese' (华侨) or 'foreign national' (外侨).

许多海外华侨每年都会回乡探亲。

Many overseas Chinese return to their hometowns to visit relatives every year.

Common Words and Phrases with 侨

qiáo侨bāo胞

compatriots residing abroad; overseas Chinese/compatriots

许多侨胞选择在节假日回乡探亲，感受家乡的温暖。

Many overseas compatriots choose to return home during holidays to visit relatives and experience the warmth of their hometown.

qiáo侨huì汇

overseas remittance

他家经济状况的改善很大程度上得益于亲人寄来的侨汇。

The improvement in his family's financial situation largely benefited from the remittances sent by relatives from abroad.

qiáo侨jū居

To live abroad, especially for an overseas Chinese or an immigrant.

他年轻时曾到欧洲侨居多年，学习绘画艺术。

He lived abroad in Europe for many years during his youth, studying the art of painting.

qiáo侨juàn眷

dependents of overseas Chinese

当地社区经常组织活动，帮助侨眷们更好地融入集体生活。

The local community often organizes activities to help the dependents of overseas Chinese integrate better into community life.

qiáo侨mín民

A person living in a foreign country while retaining their original nationality; an expatriate.

许多侨民在国外积极传播本国文化。

Many expatriates actively promote their home culture abroad.

qiáo侨shǔ属

relatives of overseas Chinese

社区为侨属们举办了丰富多彩的文化活动，增进了彼此的了解与情谊。

The community organized a variety of cultural activities for the family members of overseas Chinese, fostering mutual understanding and friendship.

qiáo侨wù务

affairs concerning nationals living abroad

社区积极推动侨务工作，为海外居民提供服务和帮助。

The community actively promotes overseas Chinese affairs work, providing services and assistance to overseas residents.

qiáo侨xiāng乡

hometown or area with a large population of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives

这座历史悠久的侨乡，至今仍保留着许多独具特色的传统建筑和风俗习惯。

This historically rich Qiaoxiang still preserves many unique traditional buildings and customs.

qiáo侨zī资

Overseas Chinese capital; investments by overseas Chinese

许多地区通过优化营商环境，成功吸引了大量侨资用于建设和发展。

Many regions have successfully attracted significant overseas Chinese investment for construction and development by optimizing their business environment.