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How to write 锹 (qiāo)
锹 (qiāo) means "stag beetle (generic term for the beetles in the family of lucanidae)". It has 14 strokes and the radical 钅.
Write the 14 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.
Words
锹形虫
qiao1 xing2 chong2
stag beetle (generic term for the beetles in the family of lucanidae)
扁锹形虫
bian3 qiao1 xing2 chong2
giant stag beetle (Dorcus titanus)
锹
qiao1
shovel; spade
Radical decomposition
钅秋
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Writing tips
The metal radical (钅) appears on the left. Write the strokes from top to bottom. This character has many strokes. Start with the outer structure, then fill in the inner details.