COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 漂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 票 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 漂 (piāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to float
piāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
piāo / piào
漂
to float
Common words
piào liang
漂亮
pretty; beautiful
piāo bó
漂泊
(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence
piāo fú
漂浮
to float; to hover; to drift (also fig., to lead a wandering life); to rove
piāo liú
漂流
to float on the current; to drift along or about; rafting
piāo
漂
to float; to drift
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
漂
漂
漂
漂
漂
漂
漂
漂
LEARNING TIP
Remember 漂
Say “piāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 漂
Common words and phrases
piào liang
pretty; beautiful
piāo bó
(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence
piāo fú
to float; to hover; to drift (also fig., to lead a wandering life); to rove
piāo liú
to float on the current; to drift along or about; rafting
piāo
to float; to drift
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“漂”。
Zhège zì shì “piāo”.
This character is “漂”.
我正在学习“漂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “piāo” zì.
I am learning the character “漂”.
请写一遍“漂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “piāo”.
Please write “漂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 漂?
漂 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 漂 (piāo) mean?
漂 (piāo) means to float.
What is the radical of 漂?
The radical of 漂 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.