COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钓 is built
Traditional etymology note: A metal 钅 hook 勺; 勺 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 钓 (diào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fish with a hook and line; to angle
diàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
diào
钓
to fish with a hook and line; to angle
Common words
diào yú
钓鱼
to fish (with line and hook); to angle; (fig.) to entrap; (Tw) to repeatedly nod one's head while dozing
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 钓
Say “diào” 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 钓
Common words and phrases
diào yú
to fish (with line and hook); to angle; (fig.) to entrap; (Tw) to repeatedly nod one's head while dozing
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“钓”。
Zhège zì shì “diào”.
This character is “钓”.
我正在学习“钓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diào” zì.
I am learning the character “钓”.
请写一遍“钓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diào”.
Please write “钓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钓?
钓 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 钓 (diào) mean?
钓 (diào) means to fish with a hook and line; to angle.
What is the radical of 钓?
The radical of 钓 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.