COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 巧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 工 (work) suggests the meaning, while 丂 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 巧 (qiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
opportunely
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qiǎo
巧
opportunely
Common words
jì qiǎo
技巧
skill; technique
qiǎo miào
巧妙
ingenious; clever; ingenuity; artifice
còu qiǎo
凑巧
fortuitously; luckily; as chance has it
guāi qiǎo
乖巧
clever (child); smart; lovable; cute
jīng qiǎo
精巧
elaborate
líng qiǎo
灵巧
deft; nimble; ingenious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 巧
Say “qiǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jì qiǎo
skill; technique
qiǎo miào
ingenious; clever; ingenuity; artifice
còu qiǎo
fortuitously; luckily; as chance has it
guāi qiǎo
clever (child); smart; lovable; cute
jīng qiǎo
elaborate
líng qiǎo
deft; nimble; ingenious
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 巧?
巧 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 巧 (qiǎo) mean?
巧 (qiǎo) means opportunely.
What is the radical of 巧?
The radical of 巧 is 工, associated with Not yet classified.