Character Animation

Character: 弔

Pinyin: diào (diao4)

Meaning: a string of 100 cash (arch.) / to lament / to condole with / variant of 吊[diao4]

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "弔" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿻ 弓 丨

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: diào