(bound form) Stilts used in traditional dance or performance; often used as a shortened form for 高跷 gāo​qiāo.

To raise one's foot or leg; to lift a finger or thumb.

To stand or walk on the balls of the feet with heels lifted.

To lift up a leg or finger; same as 跷 qiāo.

To lift the heels and stand on the balls of the feet; same as 跷 qiāo.

(literary) proud and unyielding; supercilious

(literary) Straw sandals or shoes.

(literary) strong and brave; valiant

stilts used in traditional Chinese performances; often used as part of the name for stilt-walking dances; same as 跷 qiāo

strong; brave; energetic

nimble; martial; to lift up a leg