unknown, 16 strokes, radical 木, rank #22692, Very Hard
橇
qiāo
sleigh
unknown, 16 strokes, radical 木, rank #22692, Very Hard
qiāo(qiao1) T1
1a sledge for transportation
2sled
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
橇qiāo(qiao1)
The character 橇 (qiāo) refers to a type of sled or sleigh used for transportation, particularly over snow or ice. It is commonly associated with winter activities and can be used in both recreational and practical contexts, such as transporting goods or people in snowy regions.
Strokes16Radical木Frequency#22692DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sledding can be a traditional pastime in northern regions where snow is abundant. The use of sleds is often featured in local festivals and activities during the winter months, highlighting the importance of seasonal adaptations in lifestyle.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sledge' gliding over snow, and think of the '木' (wood) radical in 橇, which reminds you that sleds are often made of wood. The sound 'qiāo' can be remembered by picturing a cheerful child shouting as they ride down a snowy hill on their sled.
Meanings of 橇
qiāo(qiao1)
1a sledge for transportation
2sled
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 橇
橇Simplified
16Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 橇
Podcast: 橇
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 橇
Usage Notes
While 橇 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it often appears in discussions about winter sports or transportation in snowy areas. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters, such as 驾 (jià), which relates to driving or riding.
HSK Study Tips
Though 橇 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other winter-related terms that may appear in higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing the character’s structure and pronunciation, as well as its use in specific contexts related to winter.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 橇 with other transportation words like 车 (chē, car) or 船 (chuán, boat). A common mistake is saying '我有一辆橇' (Wǒ yǒu yī liàng qiāo - I have a sled), which should instead be '我有一只橇' (Wǒ yǒu yī zhī qiāo) to use the correct measure word.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 橇
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 橇 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
2The sound half毳 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywood
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 橇? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 橇?
Decomposition of 橇
IDS Structure⿰木毳
橇Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
毳cui4
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 橇?
How to say a sledge for transportation in Chinese
“a sledge for transportation” in Chinese is橇qiāo
The character 橇 (qiāo) refers to a type of sled or sleigh used for transportation, particularly over snow or ice. It is commonly associated with winter activities and can be used in both recreational and practical contexts, such as transporting goods or people in snowy regions.
When to use 橇
While 橇 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it often appears in discussions about winter sports or transportation in snowy areas. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters, such as 驾 (jià), which relates to driving or riding.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 橇 with other transportation words like 车 (chē, car) or 船 (chuán, boat). A common mistake is saying '我有一辆橇' (Wǒ yǒu yī liàng qiāo - I have a sled), which should instead be '我有一只橇' (Wǒ yǒu yī zhī qiāo) to use the correct measure word.
Write 橇
橇
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 橇 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 橇
橇 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
雪停了以后我们全去坐雪____玩.
After it had stopped snowing, we all went sledging.
