COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 兆 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 挑 (tiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to carry on a shoulder pole
tiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiāo / tiǎo
挑
to carry on a shoulder pole
Common words
tiāo xuǎn
挑选
to choose; to select
tiǎo zhàn
挑战
to challenge; challenge
tiǎo bō
挑拨
to incite disharmony; to instigate
tiāo tī
挑剔
picky; fussy
tiǎo xìn
挑衅
to provoke; provocation
tiāo
挑
to carry on a shoulder pole; to choose; to pick; to nitpick
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挑
挑
挑
挑
挑
挑
挑
挑
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挑
Say “tiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 挑
Common words and phrases
tiāo xuǎn
to choose; to select
tiǎo zhàn
to challenge; challenge
tiǎo bō
to incite disharmony; to instigate
tiāo tī
picky; fussy
tiǎo xìn
to provoke; provocation
tiāo
to carry on a shoulder pole; to choose; to pick; to nitpick
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“挑”。
Zhège zì shì “tiāo”.
This character is “挑”.
我正在学习“挑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “挑”.
请写一遍“挑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiāo”.
Please write “挑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挑?
挑 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挑 (tiāo) mean?
挑 (tiāo) means to carry on a shoulder pole.
What is the radical of 挑?
The radical of 挑 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.