桥
Quick Answer
桥 (qiáo) means "Bridge" with 10 strokes, radical 木 (tree), HSK 4.
Pronunciation
qiáo
Meaning
Primary: Bridge
Etymology
A tall wooden structure — a bridge
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Decomposition
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Basic info
| Pinyin | qiáo |
| Meanings | Bridge |
| Stroke count | 10 strokes |
| Radical | 木 (#75: tree) |
| HSK levels | HSK 4 |
| Frequency | #1567 most common |
Example sentences
我们过了桥。
Wǒmen guò le qiáo.
We crossed the bridge.
From 桥 (HSK 4)
Words containing 桥
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 桥 | qiáo | Bridge | HSK 4 |
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