COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 乔 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 侨 (qiáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
emigrant
qiáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qiáo
侨
emigrant
Common words
huá qiáo
华侨
overseas Chinese; (in a restricted sense) Chinese emigrant who still retains Chinese nationality
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
侨
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侨
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侨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 侨
Say “qiáo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 侨
Common words and phrases
huá qiáo
overseas Chinese; (in a restricted sense) Chinese emigrant who still retains Chinese nationality
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侨”。
Zhège zì shì “qiáo”.
This character is “侨”.
我正在学习“侨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qiáo” zì.
I am learning the character “侨”.
请写一遍“侨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qiáo”.
Please write “侨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侨?
侨 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 侨 (qiáo) mean?
侨 (qiáo) means emigrant.
What is the radical of 侨?
The radical of 侨 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.