鞘 (qiao4)

Meaning:

scabbard; sheath

Pinyin: qiao4
Strokes: 16
Radical: 鞘

How to Write 鞘 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "鞘" in Chinese

The Chinese character 鞘 (qiao4) means "scabbard; sheath". This character is written with 16 strokes. Common words containing 鞘 include: 出鞘, 刀鞘, 卵鞘.

📚 Words and Phrases with 鞘

Common words containing this character

出鞘 chu1 qiao4
(of a sword etc) to unsheath
HSK 2
刀鞘 dao1 qiao4
scabbard
HSK 2
卵鞘 luan3 qiao4
(invertebrate zoology) ootheca
HSK 2
海鞘 hai3 qiao4
Ascidiacea
HSK 2
腱鞘 jian4 qiao4
(anatomy) tendon sheath
HSK 2
叶鞘 ye4 qiao4
(botany) leaf sheath
HSK 2
鞘翅 qiao4 chi4
elytrum (hardened forewing of Coleoptera beetle, encasing the flight wing)
HSK 2
鞘脂 qiao4 zhi1
sphingolipid
HSK 2
髓鞘 sui3 qiao4
myelin sheath (membrane surrounding axon of nerve cell)
HSK 2
胚芽鞘 pei1 ya2 qiao4
coleoptile, protective sheath covering an emerging shoot (botany)
HSK 3

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "鞘"?
The pinyin is qiao4
How many strokes does "鞘" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "鞘" mean?
scabbard; sheath
What is the radical of "鞘"?
The radical is "鞘"