COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叼 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 刁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 叼 (diāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone)
diāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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diāo
叼
to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone)
Common words
diāo
叼
to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 叼
Say “diāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
diāo
to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叼?
叼 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 叼 (diāo) mean?
叼 (diāo) means to hold with one's mouth (as a smoker with a cigarette or a dog with a bone).
What is the radical of 叼?
The radical of 叼 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.