翘 Stroke Order — How to Write 翘
翘 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 羽, 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.
翘 Radical and Character Components
翘 is a phono-semantic compound: 羽 (wings) carries the meaning, while 尧 indicates the sound.
Radical: 羽 + 6 more strokes
翘 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiáo
- qiào
Meanings of 翘 in Chinese
1
qiáo翘
To lift, raise, or hold up, often referring to a gesture of looking up or expressing anticipation, such as craning one's neck to gaze or eagerly await.
大家翘首以盼，等待着新年烟花的绽放
Everyone eagerly craned their necks, awaiting the blooming of the New Year's fireworks.
To stand out; pre-eminent; a leading figure or an outstanding talent, often used in the idiom '翘楚' (qiáo chǔ).
他是我们行业在人工智能领域的翘楚。
He is a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence in our industry.
2
qiào翘
To tilt one end upwards; to cock up (e.g., a tail), to stick up.
你不能因为取得了一点成绩就翘尾巴。
You shouldn't get conceited just because you've made a little progress.
Common Words and Phrases with 翘
1
seesaw
孩子们在公园里兴高采烈地玩着翘板，欢声笑语此起彼伏。
The children were playing on the seesaw in the park with great delight, their happy laughter echoing back and forth.
2
To die; to kick the bucket. This is a humorous or euphemistic expression, literally meaning 'to lift the braid'.
如果他再不改掉那些坏习惯，迟早要翘辫子。
If he doesn't change those bad habits, he'll kick the bucket sooner or later.
3
outstanding person; person of exceptional talent
他从小就展现出非凡的才华，是学校里公认的翘材。
From a young age, he displayed extraordinary talent and was widely recognized as a brilliant individual in the school.
4
outstanding person or thing; preeminent figure
这位设计师以其创新理念，成为了时尚界的翘楚。
This designer, with her innovative concepts, has become a leading figure in the fashion industry.
5
To warp or become unevenly bent, typically describing a flat object (like a board) that changes shape due to drying after being wet.
地板因为受潮又风干，有几块板子已经翘棱了
Several of the floorboards have already warped because they got damp and then dried out.
6
to eagerly look forward to; to long eagerly
我们翘盼着与久违的朋友重逢。
We eagerly look forward to reuniting with our long-lost friends.
7
eagerly look forward to
我们翘企着新一季剧集的播出，希望剧情能更加引人入胜。
We eagerly await the broadcast of the new season's episodes, hoping the plot will be even more captivating.
8
warp (a flat surface bending or folding, often due to external factors like heat or moisture)
长时间的日晒使得塑料板发生了翘曲变形。
Prolonged exposure to sunlight caused the plastic sheet to warp and deform.
9
to raise one's head and look; to look up with eager anticipation
大家翘首以盼，等待比赛结果揭晓
Everyone craned their necks in anticipation, waiting for the results of the competition to be announced.
10
To gaze far with eager anticipation or earnest hope.
人们翘望著未来的科技进步，期待生活变得更美好。
People eagerly look forward to future technological advancements, expecting life to become better.
11
To get cocky; to be overly proud or self-satisfied.
小明考了一百分就翘起了尾巴，以为自己是全班最聪明 的。
After scoring a perfect hundred, Xiao Ming became arrogant, thinking he was the smartest in the class.
12
to stand on tiptoe, eager with anticipation
孩子们翘足盼望着暑假的到来。
The children are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their summer holiday.
13
To be on the tiptoe of expectation; to anticipate something happening very soon or quickly.
大家都对新产品的发布翘足而待，希望早日体验到它的强大功能。
Everyone is eagerly awaiting the release of the new product, hoping to experience its powerful features soon.
14
To eagerly anticipate something, often to the point of standing on tiptoe and stretching one's neck; to be on tiptoe of expectation.
她翘足引领地望着窗外，期盼着远行的亲人平安归来。
She stood on tiptoe, craning her neck to look out the window, eagerly hoping for her traveling family to return safely.
More words with 翘
- qiào翘kè课skip class, cut class
- qiào翘qǐ起stick up, turn up
- qiào翘jiǎo角Upturned corner, Curled corner
- qiáo翘shóu首yǐ以pàn盼eagerly await, look forward to
- fēi飞qiào翘upturned, flicked up
- háng行yè业qiáo翘chǔ楚industry leader, market leader
- qiào翘zuǐ嘴hóng红bó鲌Topmouth culter, Predatory carp
- fēi飞yán檐qiào翘jiǎo角upturned eaves, flying eaves
- shāng商jiè界qiáo翘chǔ楚business leader, business mogul
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Open the tool →Questions about 翘
What does 翘 mean in Chinese?
翘 (qiáo) means “To lift” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 翘?
翘 has 2 pronunciations: qiáo, qiào.
How many strokes does 翘 have?
翘 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 翘?
翘 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 羽. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 翘?
The radical of 翘 is 羽, and 翘 is a phono-semantic compound.
