COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吊 is built
吊 can be remembered by breaking it into 口 + 巾. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 吊 (diào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to suspend
diàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diào
吊
to suspend
Common words
diào xiāo
吊销
to suspend (an agreement); to revoke
tí xīn diào dǎn
提心吊胆
(saying) to be very scared and on edge
diào
吊
to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
吊
吊
吊
吊
吊
吊
吊
吊
LEARNING TIP
Remember 吊
Say “diào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吊
Common words and phrases
diào xiāo
to suspend (an agreement); to revoke
tí xīn diào dǎn
(saying) to be very scared and on edge
diào
to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吊”。
Zhège zì shì “diào”.
This character is “吊”.
我正在学习“吊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diào” zì.
I am learning the character “吊”.
请写一遍“吊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diào”.
Please write “吊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吊?
吊 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吊 (diào) mean?
吊 (diào) means to suspend.
What is the radical of 吊?
The radical of 吊 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.