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峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
峭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

峭 Stroke Order — How to Write 峭

Stroke Order

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

峭 Radical and Character Components

Components:山肖

峭 is a phono-semantic compound: 山 (mountain) carries the meaning, while 肖 indicates the sound.

Radical: 山 + 7 more strokes

峭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qiào

Meanings of 峭 in Chinese

1

qiào峭

Describes mountains or cliffs as extremely high and steep, often implying a majestic or challenging appearance.
这片区域的山脉多是陡峭的峭壁。
The mountains in this area mostly consist of steep cliffs.
Describing something as severe, sharp, or steep; often used for weather (e.g., piercing cold), style (e.g., vigorous), or terrain (e.g., precipitous).
冬日清晨，北风带来一阵峭寒
On a winter morning, the north wind brought a biting chill.

Common Words and Phrases with 峭

1
qiào峭bá拔
Vigorous (of brushwork/writing style); high and steep (of mountains).
黄山之美，在于其奇松怪石，更在于那峭拔的山峰，直插云霄
The beauty of Huangshan lies in its peculiar pines and strange rocks, and even more so in its towering and precipitous peaks that pierce the clouds.
2
qiào峭bì壁
A steep cliff or precipice.
这座山峰的北侧是一段几乎垂直的峭壁，攀登起来极其危险。
The north side of this peak is an almost vertical cliff, making climbing extremely dangerous.
3
qiào峭jùn峻
Steep and precipitous (often referring to mountains); stern and severe (referring to character).
黄山以其峭峻的山峰和奇特的岩石而闻名
Mount Huang is renowned for its steep and majestic peaks and uniquely shaped rocks.
4
qiào峭lì立
To stand steeply or perpendicularly; (of character) firm and upright.
山顶上，几棵松树峭立在岩石缝隙中，展现出顽强的生命力
On the mountaintop, several pine trees stand steeply in the rock crevices, showcasing tenacious vitality.

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Questions about 峭

What does 峭 mean in Chinese?

峭 (qiào) means “Describes mountains or cliffs as extremely high and steep, often implying a majestic or challenging appearance” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 峭?

峭 is pronounced qiào in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 峭 have?

峭 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 峭?

峭 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 峭?

The radical of 峭 is 山, and 峭 is a phono-semantic compound.