譙 (qiào) - Qiao — a surname & to blame or reproach

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qiào ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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譙 · qiào

Qiao — a surname;

to blame or reproach;

a watchtower or tower;

also refers to Qiao County in Anhui province.

Qiao — a surnameto blame or reproacha watchtower or tower

Usage highlights

Qiao Countywatchtowerto reproachQiao surnameto blame and scoldQiao Gate

Synonyms

  • 責— to blame, reproach
  • 罵— to scold
  • 樓— tower, building

Antonyms

  • 讚— to praise
  • 揚— to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bears the surname Qiao (姓譙).
  • The ancient watchtower stood guard (譙樓).
  • They reproached him for his mistake (譙責).
  • Qiao County is in Anhui (譙縣).

Collocations

  • Qiao County(譙縣)
  • watchtower(譙樓)
  • to reproach(譙責)
  • Qiao surname(譙姓)
  • to blame and scold(譙罵)
  • Qiao Gate(譙門)

Idioms

  • To blame and reprimand severely(譙呵備至)
  • The Qiao Gate stands tall(譙門巍峨)
  • To reproach with harsh words(譙詬相加)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a place name, notably Qiao County, the birthplace of Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period.
  • As a surname, it is relatively rare but has historical roots, particularly in Anhui and Sichuan provinces.
  • The character's 'blame' meaning appears in classical texts, while 'watchtower' reflects its architectural use in ancient fortifications.

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