(jiào)

15 strokes

to chew

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
jiào
Meaning
to chew
Strokes
15
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰口焦

In this compound, the meaning comes from (mouth); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

15 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

dǎojiào

to ruminate (of cows)

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jiàolèi

a living being (esp. human)

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Related characters

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