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翘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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翘
qiáo
outstanding
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiáo
to raise
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiáo
to stick up
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiáo
to rise on one end
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiáo
to tilt
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiáo
outstanding; to elevate, to lift, to raise
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
outstanding
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
to raise
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
to stick up
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
to rise on one end
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
to tilt
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
翘
qiào
outstanding; to elevate, to lift, to raise
HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 羽, rank #3888, Very Hard
qiào(qiao4)qiao
primary
T4
1outstanding
2to raise
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March 24, 2026
翘(翹)qiào(qiao4)
The character 翘 (qiáo) primarily means 'to raise' or 'to tilt'. It is commonly used to describe something that is elevated or sticking up, such as a roof or an eyebrow. In broader contexts, it can also refer to being outstanding or exceptional, especially in performance or quality.
Strokes12Radical羽Frequency#3888DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of '翘' often appears in discussions about excellence and achievement, such as in the phrase '翘楚' (qiáochǔ), meaning an outstanding person or leader, reflecting the value placed on exceptionalism in society.
Memory tip
Imagine a bird (represented by the radical '羽') tilting its head up (the character's shape resembles a bird looking upwards). The sound 'qiáo' can be remembered as a 'cute bird' raising its wings to show off, emphasizing its outstanding features.
Meanings of 翘
qiào(qiao4)
primary
1outstanding
2to raise
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About 翘
翘Simplified
翹Traditional
12Strokes
羽Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3888Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
翘 (qiáo) vs 抬 (tái): Use 翘 when emphasizing something that is tilted or raised in a specific direction, while 抬 is more general for lifting or raising something upwards.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 翘 with similar verbs like 提 (tí) which also means to lift. This word is more informal and is frequently used in everyday contexts. Pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing it could change meaning; remember it is pronounced with a rising tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 翘 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to movement and elevation, such as 提升 (tíshēng, to elevate). Focus on using it in descriptive contexts to enhance your expressive language skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 翘 with the character 俏 (qiào), which has a different meaning related to being pretty or clever. For example, saying '他很翘' (tā hěn qiáo) incorrectly implies he is pretty instead of outstanding or elevated.
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翘 = 羽 + 尧. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 翘
IDS Structure⿺尧羽
翘Full character
=
尧Yao2
enclosing
羽yu3
inner
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Parts
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How to say outstanding in Chinese
“outstanding” in Chinese is翘qiáo
The character 翘 (qiáo) primarily means 'to raise' or 'to tilt'. It is commonly used to describe something that is elevated or sticking up, such as a roof or an eyebrow. In broader contexts, it can also refer to being outstanding or exceptional, especially in performance or quality.
When to use 翘
Learners often confuse 翘 with similar verbs like 提 (tí) which also means to lift. This word is more informal and is frequently used in everyday contexts. Pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing it could change meaning; remember it is pronounced with a rising tone.
翘 or something close to it
翘 (qiáo) vs 抬 (tái): Use 翘 when emphasizing something that is tilted or raised in a specific direction, while 抬 is more general for lifting or raising something upwards.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 翘 with the character 俏 (qiào), which has a different meaning related to being pretty or clever. For example, saying '他很翘' (tā hěn qiáo) incorrectly implies he is pretty instead of outstanding or elevated.
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翘
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Grammar patterns of 翘
翘 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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我们靠近时,我看见汽车行李箱的盖子____了起来.
As we drew near, I saw that the boot lid was up.
Example sentences for 翘 (10)
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我们靠近时,我看见汽车行李箱的盖子翘了起来.
wǒmen kàojìn shí, wǒ kànjiàn qìchē xínglixiāng de gàizi qiào le qǐlái.
