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How to Write 刁 (diāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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diāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.

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diāo

artful

Common words

diāo nàn

刁难

to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult; Taiwan pr. [diao1nan2]

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 刁

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 刁 is not available yet. Focus on its 2-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “diāo” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 刁

Say “diāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 刁

Common words and phrases

刁难

diāo nàn

to be hard on sb; to deliberately make things difficult; Taiwan pr. [diao1nan2]

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“刁”。

Zhège zì shì “diāo”.

This character is “刁”.

我正在学习“刁”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diāo” zì.

I am learning the character “刁”.

请写一遍“刁”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diāo”.

Please write “刁” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 刁?

刁 is written with 2 strokes.

What does 刁 (diāo) mean?

刁 (diāo) means artful.

What is the radical of 刁?

The radical of 刁 is 刁, associated with Not yet classified.