qiāo

common

Meaning of

跷 means to raise (one's leg); to hold up (one's finger); to stand on tiptoe. Pronounced qiāo.

  • to raise (one's leg); to hold up (one's finger)
  • to stand on tiptoe
  • stilts

Character Info

Radical
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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

huan
qiāo
zhe
èr
láng
tuǐ
kàn
shū
 

He likes to read with his legs crossed.

jiā
dōu
qiāo
zhǐ
chēng
zàn
 

Everyone gave him a thumbs-up in praise.

Qǐng
tuǐ
qiāo
lái
 
shēng
yào
jiǎn
chá
 

Please raise your leg; the doctor needs to examine it.