How to write 掉 (diào) — HSK 4 Stroke Order & Practice

diào to drop; to fall; to lose HSK 4 required writing character · 81 of 150

Stroke Order & Practice

Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.

HSK 4 Words Containing 掉

掉 diào to fall; to drop; to lose
他的钱包掉在地上了。
Tā de qiánbāo diào zài dì shàng le.
His wallet fell on the ground.
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About the character 掉

掉 (diào) means to drop; to fall; to lose. It is one of the 150 characters HSK 4 expects you to write from memory. Practice the stroke order until it feels automatic — most learners need 5–10 successful traces before a character "sticks".