qiào ㄑㄧㄠˋ giu6 HSK 7-9

  • to lift
  • to pry open
  • to lever open

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 撬 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他们试图用一根铁棒撬开锁。 They tried to use an iron bar to pry open the lock.

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