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繰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
繰qiāoto spool, to reelx, 19 strokes, radical 糹
qiāo(qiao1)qiao T1
  1. 1to spool, to reel
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March 24, 2026

繰qiāo(qiao1)

The character 繰 (qiāo) means 'to spool' or 'to reel,' often used in the context of winding thread or string onto a spool. It can also imply the act of organizing or gathering something in a systematic manner, especially in textile or fishing contexts. This word is less common in everyday language but is relevant in specific industries.

Strokes19Radical糹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, textile work, including spinning and weaving, has significant historical importance, especially in rural communities. The character 繰 connects to the craftsmanship involved in making clothing and textiles, which were vital in ancient society.

Memory tip

Imagine a fisherman reeling in a huge catch. The character 繰 looks like a spool of thread with the top part resembling the action of winding. This visual can help you remember that it involves gathering or winding something tightly.

Meanings of 繰

qiāo(qiao1)
1to spool, to reel
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About 繰

繰Simplified
19Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is quite technical and might not be used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-looking characters like 絞 (jiǎo), which means 'to twist' or 'to squeeze.' It's more commonly used in formal or specific contexts related to textiles or fishing.

HSK Study Tips

Since 繰 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, focus on understanding its usage within specialized terminology. Relate it to other textile-related words in your studies, and practice using it in context to enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 繰 with 絞 (jiǎo), leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving twisting or squeezing. For example, saying '我在繰衣服' (I am reeling clothes) instead of the correct '我在絞衣服' (I am wringing clothes).

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Etymology of 繰

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

thread

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)喿
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Origin

繰 = 糹 + 喿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 繰

IDS Structure⿰糹喿
繰Full character
=
糹si1
left
喿zao4
right
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How to say to spool, to reel in Chinese

“to spool, to reel” in Chinese is繰qiāo

The character 繰 (qiāo) means 'to spool' or 'to reel,' often used in the context of winding thread or string onto a spool. It can also imply the act of organizing or gathering something in a systematic manner, especially in textile or fishing contexts. This word is less common in everyday language but is relevant in specific industries.

When to use 繰

This character is quite technical and might not be used in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-looking characters like 絞 (jiǎo), which means 'to twist' or 'to squeeze.' It's more commonly used in formal or specific contexts related to textiles or fishing.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 繰 with 絞 (jiǎo), leading to incorrect usage in contexts involving twisting or squeezing. For example, saying '我在繰衣服' (I am reeling clothes) instead of the correct '我在絞衣服' (I am wringing clothes).

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Word Family of 繰

Words containing this character1
缲qiāoto reel silk from cocoons繰
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Frequently Asked Questions about 繰

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