Stroke order for 巧

qiǎo
HSK 3HSK 3 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

adj
Often used to describe ingenious methods or clever solutions.
skillful, clever, ingenious (in technique or thought)
心思灵敏,技术高明。
Words:
巧干能工巧匠巧夺天工巧妙巧劲
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  1. (zhè)()(bàn)()(hěn)(qiǎo)(miào)()(xià)(zi)(jiù)()(wèn)()(jiě)(jué)(le)
    This method is very ingenious and solves the problem immediately.
  2. ()(shì)()()(néng)(gōng)(qiǎo)(jiàng)(jiā)()(zuò)(de)()(bie)(piào)(liàng)
    He is a skilled craftsman who makes furniture exceptionally beautiful.
adj
Used to describe physical dexterity or eloquence.
nimble, deft, adroit (of hands or speech)
(手、口)灵巧。
Words:
巧妙心灵手巧
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  1. ()(xīn)(líng)(shǒu)(qiǎo)(biān)(zhí)(de)(shǒu)(gōng)()(pǐn)(hěn)(shòu)(huān)(yíng)
    She is clever and nimble; her knitted handicrafts are very popular.
  2. (zhè)()(xiǎo)(péng)(yǒu)(zuǐ)(hěn)(qiǎo)(jiàng)()(shì)()(bie)(shēng)(dòng)
    This little child is very eloquent and tells stories especially vividly.
adj
Describes a fortunate coincidence or timing.
coincidental, fortuitous
恰好;正遇在某种机会上。
Words:
恰巧偏巧凑巧巧遇
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  1. ()()(zhǎo)()(shí)()(zhèng)(hǎo)(chū)(mén)(zhēn)()(còu)(qiǎo)
    When I went to find you, you happened to be leaving; it really wasn't a coincidence.
  2. ()(mén)(zài)()(chǎng)(qiǎo)()(zhēn)(shì)(tài)(gāo)(xìng)(le)
    We had a fortuitous encounter at the airport; it was really delightful.
adj
Often describes flattery or deceptive words. It carries a negative connotation.
insincere, deceptive (speech or reasoning)
虚浮不实的,强词夺理的。
Words:
花言巧语巧言令色巧言巧诈巧辩
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  1. ()(yào)(xiàng)(xìn)()(de)(huā)(yán)(qiǎo)()
    Don't believe his deceptive sweet talk.
  2. ()(zhǐ)(huì)(qiǎo)(biàn)(cóng)(lái)()(chéng)(rèn)()()(de)(cuò)()
    He only knows how to argue insincerely and never admits his mistakes.
n
Used as a noun to refer to a specific skill or technical ability.
skill, technique, craft
技巧,技术。
Words:
技巧
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  1. (xué)()(zhè)(mén)(shǒu)()()(yào)(zhǎng)()(hěn)(duō)()(qiǎo)
    Learning this craft requires mastering many techniques.
  2. ()(de)(yán)(zòu)()(qiǎo)(fēi)(cháng)(gāo)(chāo)
    His performing skills are extremely masterful.

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