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赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
赵 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

赵 Stroke Order — How to Write 赵

Stroke Order

赵 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 走, 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.

赵 Radical and Character Components

Components:走乂

Radical: 走 + 2 more strokes

赵 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhào

Meanings of 赵 in Chinese

1

zhào赵

Name of an ancient Chinese state, notably during the Warring States period; it is also used in phrases like 'Zhao guest' (referring to chivalrous figures from the Yan-Zhao region) or 'Yan-Zhao' (a term for northern regions).
燕赵之地，自古多慷慨悲歌之士
Since ancient times, the Yan-Zhao region has been known for its valiant and melancholic heroes.

Common Words and Phrases with 赵

1
zhào赵gōng公yuán元shuài帅
Zhao Gong Yuanshuai, the God of Wealth in Chinese folklore.
每逢春节，人们都会在家中供奉赵公元帅，祈求新的一年财源广进。
Every Spring Festival, people worship Zhao Gongshuai at home, praying for abundant wealth in the new year.
2
zhào赵shì氏
Zhao clan/family; Zhao state (an ancient Chinese state)
在古老的传说中，赵氏家族以其卓越的锻造技艺而闻名。
In ancient legends, the Zhao clan was renowned for its exceptional forging skills.
3
zhào赵tǐ体
Zhao style (zhàotǐ) is a calligraphic style created by Zhao Mengfu in the Yuan Dynasty, known for its roundness, smoothness, rigor, and elegance.
书法爱好者们常常研习赵体的运笔技巧，以期写出圆润流畅的字。
Calligraphy enthusiasts often study the brushwork techniques of Zhao Style in hopes of writing characters that are rounded and fluid.
4
zhào赵yún云
Zhao Yun (Zilong) was a renowned general of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China, known for his bravery and loyalty, especially for rescuing Liu Bei's son Liu Shan.
赵云在长坂坡七进七出，勇猛无比。
Zhao Yun displayed unparalleled courage, charging in and out of the battle at Changbanpo seven times.
5
zhào赵zhōu州qiáo桥
The Zhaozhou Bridge (also known as Anji Bridge) is the world's oldest existing large stone arch bridge, built between 591 and 599 AD by Li Chun in Hebei, China.
赵州桥是中国古代桥梁建筑的杰出代表，吸引了无数游客前来参观。
The Zhaozhou Bridge is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese bridge architecture, attracting countless visitors.

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Questions about 赵

What does 赵 mean in Chinese?

赵 (zhào) means “Name of an ancient Chinese state, notably during the Warring States period; it is also used in phrases like 'Zhao guest' (referring to chivalrous figures from the Yan-Zhao region) or 'Yan-Zhao' (a term for northern regions)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 赵?

赵 is pronounced zhào in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 赵 have?

赵 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 赵?

赵 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 走. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 赵?

The radical of 赵 is 走.