谯 (qiáo) - Watchtower, tower & to blame, reproach

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qiáo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

谯 · qiáo

Watchtower, tower;

to blame, reproach;

a surname;

also refers to Qiao County in Anhui.

Watchtower, towerto blame, reproacha surname

Usage highlights

WatchtowerTo blame and reproachQiao CountySurname QiaoQiao GateTo scold angrily

Synonyms

  • 责— to blame, reproach
  • 楼— tower, building
  • 骂— to scold

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise
  • 褒— to commend, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient city had a tall watchtower (谯楼).
  • He was reproached for his mistake (被谯责).
  • Qiao County is in Anhui province (谯县).
  • This is a common surname (谯姓).

Collocations

  • Watchtower(谯楼)
  • To blame and reproach(谯责)
  • Qiao County(谯县)
  • Surname Qiao(谯姓)
  • Qiao Gate(谯门)
  • To scold angrily(怒谯)

Idioms

  • Blame and reproach(谯诃之语)
  • Tower and gate(谯门之警)
  • Face reproach(面谯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to watchtowers used for observation and defense in ancient Chinese cities.
  • The character is associated with Qiao County, the birthplace of Cao Cao, a famous ruler from the Three Kingdoms period.
  • As a surname, it has historical roots and appears in various historical records.

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