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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

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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.

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diào

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

to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · diào

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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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.

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WORDS WITH 吊

Common words and phrases

吊销

diào xiāo

to suspend (an agreement); to revoke

提心吊胆

tí xīn diào dǎn

(saying) to be very scared and on edge

diào

to suspend; to hang up; to hang a person

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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.

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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.