COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 少 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吵 (chǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to quarrel
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chǎo
吵
to quarrel
Common words
chǎo jià
吵架
to quarrel; to have a row; quarrel
zhēng chǎo
争吵
to quarrel; dispute
chǎo
吵
to quarrel; to make a noise; noisy; to disturb by making a noise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吵
Say “chǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吵
Common words and phrases
chǎo jià
to quarrel; to have a row; quarrel
zhēng chǎo
to quarrel; dispute
chǎo
to quarrel; to make a noise; noisy; to disturb by making a noise
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吵”。
Zhège zì shì “chǎo”.
This character is “吵”.
我正在学习“吵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “吵”.
请写一遍“吵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chǎo”.
Please write “吵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吵?
吵 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 吵 (chǎo) mean?
吵 (chǎo) means to quarrel.
What is the radical of 吵?
The radical of 吵 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.