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鞒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鞒qiáoboot, mud shoe, snowshoeg, 15 strokes, radical 革
qiáo(qiao2) T2
  1. 1boot, mud shoe, snowshoe
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March 24, 2026

鞒qiáo(qiao2)

The character 鞒 (qiáo) refers to a type of footwear, particularly boots or shoes designed for muddy and snowy conditions. It emphasizes practicality and is often associated with specific outdoor activities or harsh weather, reflecting the need for appropriate foot protection in such environments.

Strokes15Radical革
Cultural Note

In northern China, snowshoes (sometimes referred to by 鞒) are essential during heavy snowfall, reflecting the region's adaptation to its cold climate. This illustrates the cultural significance of footwear in relation to environmental conditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of boots (the shape of 鞒) sinking into mud or snow, creating a 'qiáo' sound as they get stuck. The character's components, like the 'leather' radical, hint at its connection to footwear.

Meanings of 鞒

qiáo(qiao2)
1boot, mud shoe, snowshoe
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About 鞒

鞒Simplified
15Strokes
革Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鞒

Usage Notes

While 鞒 is a specific term for certain types of shoes, it may not be widely used in everyday conversation, so using more common terms for shoes can be advisable. Be cautious of the tone, as mispronouncing 'qiáo' can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Though this word is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other HSK words that describe clothing and accessories. Students should focus on recognizing the context in which this word appears, especially in discussions about weather and outdoor activities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鞒 with more general terms for shoes like 鞋 (xié). Make sure to use 鞒 specifically for boots or footwear meant for mud and snow, rather than as a general shoe term.

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Pronunciation of 鞒

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Etymology of 鞒

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

leather

Semantic (meaning)革
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Phonetic (sound)乔
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Case file: 鞒

  1. 1The meaning half革 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayleather
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鞒?

Decomposition of 鞒

IDS Structure⿰革乔
鞒Full Character
=
革ge2
left
乔Qiao2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鞒?

How to say boot, mud shoe, snowshoe in Chinese

“boot, mud shoe, snowshoe” in Chinese is鞒qiáo

The character 鞒 (qiáo) refers to a type of footwear, particularly boots or shoes designed for muddy and snowy conditions. It emphasizes practicality and is often associated with specific outdoor activities or harsh weather, reflecting the need for appropriate foot protection in such environments.

When to use 鞒

While 鞒 is a specific term for certain types of shoes, it may not be widely used in everyday conversation, so using more common terms for shoes can be advisable. Be cautious of the tone, as mispronouncing 'qiáo' can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鞒 with more general terms for shoes like 鞋 (xié). Make sure to use 鞒 specifically for boots or footwear meant for mud and snow, rather than as a general shoe term.

Write 鞒

鞒

Practice writing 鞒 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞒

It specifically refers to boots or shoes made for muddy or snowy conditions, emphasizing their practical use.

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