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笑 (xiào) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

笑

xiào

to laugh

HSK 210 strokesRadical: 竹 (bamboo)

Full dictionary entry for 笑 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 竹 + 夭

Bamboo bending like a young person — to laugh

Details

Pinyin	xiào
Meanings	to laugh
Stroke Count	10
Radical	竹 (#118 — bamboo)
HSK Levels	HSK 2, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#311 most common

Words Containing 笑

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
笑	xiào	to laugh	HSK 2
开玩笑	kāiwánxiào	Make fun of	HSK 4
笑话	xiàohua	joke	HSK 4
微笑	wēixiào	Smile	HSK 5
嘲笑	cháoxiào	to ridicule, to laugh at	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

哭

笑 (xiào) ≠ 哭 (kū), cry

咲

笑 (xiào) ≠ 咲

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 笑 mean in Chinese?

笑 (xiào) means "to laugh" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 笑 have?

The Chinese character 笑 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).

What is the radical of 笑?

The radical of 笑 is 竹 (bamboo, Kangxi radical #118).

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