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March 24, 2026
乔(喬)qiáo(Qiao2)
The character 乔 (qiáo) primarily means 'tall' or 'lofty', often used to describe something that is elevated or grand in stature. It can also convey a sense of pride or stateliness, and it is a common Chinese surname. In everyday use, it might describe a person of impressive height or a majestic tree.
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Cultural Note
The surname 乔 (Qiao) is notable in Chinese history, with figures like Qiao Guimei, a famous actress, and Qiao Zhonghuan, a celebrated historical figure. The character also appears in place names, signifying proud or elevated locations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall tree with branches reaching high into the sky, symbolizing 'lofty' or 'tall'. The character 乔 resembles a tree (木, mù) on top of a tall mountain (高, gāo), both suggesting height and grandeur, and sounds like 'tall' when you say it: qiáo.
Meanings of 乔
qiáo(Qiao2)
1tall, lofty; proud, stately
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乔Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tall tree with branches reaching high into the sky, symbolizing 'lofty' or 'tall'. The character 乔 resembles a tree (木, mù) on top of a tall mountain (高, gāo), both suggesting height and grandeur, and sounds like 'tall' when you say it: qiáo.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 乔 with other characters that sound similar but have different meanings, such as 胶 (jiāo, glue) or 娇 (jiāo, delicate). This word is often used in both informal and formal contexts, especially when describing heights or names. Common collocations include 乔木 (qiáo mù, tall trees) and 乔治 (Qiáozhì, George).
HSK Study Tips
Though 乔 is not explicitly in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to other words describing heights or sizes, such as 高 (gāo, tall) and 大 (dà, big). Students should focus on pronunciation and the context of use to understand its nuance better.
Cultural Note
The surname 乔 (Qiao) is notable in Chinese history, with figures like Qiao Guimei, a famous actress, and Qiao Zhonghuan, a celebrated historical figure. The character also appears in place names, signifying proud or elevated locations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 乔 (qiáo) with 角 (jiǎo, corner) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 乔 relates to height, while 角 pertains to angles or corners. Additionally, some may mispronounce it as 'jiāo', so focus on the correct pronunciation 'qiáo'.
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Grammar Patterns of 乔
乔 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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____克醒来发现你走了，他简直气疯了。
When Jock woke up and found you gone he went crazy.
George struggled wildly, going under and resurfacing at regular intervals.
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乔治·W.布什在该州以56%的得票率获胜。
qiáo zhì·W. ·W. bù shí zài gāi zhōu56% yǐ 56% de dé piào shuài。
George W. Bush carried the state with 56 percent of the vote.
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我们有一位见识广博的导游乔治·亚当斯。
wǒ mén yǒu yī wèi jiàn shí guǎng bó de dǎo yóu qiáo zhì· · yà dāng。
We had a knowledgeable guide in the person of George Adams.
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很有必要搞清乔姆斯基在这儿干什么。
hěn yǒu bì yào gǎo qīng qiáo mǔ sī jī zài zhè ér gān shí mó。
It is important to be clear about what Chomsky is doing here.
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乔安妮的发际线旁有个小小的深色胎记。
qiáo ān nī de fā jì xiàn páng yǒu gè xiǎo xiǎo de shēn sè tāi jì。
Joanne had a small dark birthmark near her hairline.
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孩子们觉得乔治湖村是个绝妙的游乐园。
hái zǐ mén jué dé qiáo zhì hú cūn shì gè jué miào de yóu lè yuán。
Children find Lake George Village a wonderland of amusement parks.
Cultural Notes for 乔
🏮Cultural insight
The surname 乔 (Qiao) is notable in Chinese history, with figures like Qiao Guimei, a famous actress, and Qiao Zhonghuan, a celebrated historical figure. The character also appears in place names, signifying proud or elevated locations.
Word Family of 乔
Words Containing This Character16
乔qiáosurname Qiao喬
乔治George (name)喬治
乔丹Jordan (name)喬丹
乔布斯Jobs (name)喬布斯
乔迁promotion喬遷
戈尔巴乔夫Gorbachev戈爾巴喬夫
乔木tree, esp. with recognizable trunk (as opposed to 灌木[guànmù], bush or shrub)喬木
乔纳森Jonathan (name)喬納森
乔石Qiao Shi (1924-2015), Chinese politician喬石
乔装qiáozhuāngto pretend喬裝
乔治亚(Tw) Georgia, US state喬治亞
乔希Josh or Joshi (name)喬希
乔冠华Qiao Guanhua (1913-1973), PRC politician and diplomat喬冠華
乔装打扮to dress up in disguise (idiom); to pretend for the purpose of deceit喬裝打扮
乔红Qiao Hong (1968-), former PRC female table tennis player喬紅
圣乔治St George聖喬治
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Compound Meaning
What does 乔 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 乔
Yes, 乔 (Qiao) is a relatively common surname in China, ranking among the top surnames.
Absolutely! 乔 can describe trees, buildings, or any object that is tall or stately.
While both mean 'tall', 乔 (qiáo) has a more stately connotation, whereas 高 (gāo) is a more general term for height.
