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敲 (qiāo) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

敲 (qiāo) is a Chinese word: to knock. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 敲

动 dòng verb

to knock

请敲门再进来。

qǐng qiāo mén zài jìn lái

Please knock on the door before entering.

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Word breakdown

敲 qiāo — to knock

Words with this character (2)
Structure & writing
1 敲 qiāo — to knock or strike a hard object to produce sound

敲 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 高 gāo — tall; high (opposite of 'low')
高 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
敲 qiāo to knock or strike a hard object to produce sound 膏 gāo fat; grease; oil
HSK 5
搞 gǎo to do, make, handle, or carry out
HSK 6
稿 gǎo draft or manuscript of a poem, essay, drawing, etc. 豪 háo person of outstanding talent
1.2 攴 pū — strike/tap with hand or stick radical
攴 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 4
敲 qiāo to knock or strike a hard object to produce sound

Stroke order