COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 娇 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 乔 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 娇 (jiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lovable
jiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāo
娇
lovable
Common words
jiāo guàn
娇惯
to pamper; to coddle; to spoil
jiāo qì
娇气
delicate; squeamish; finicky
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 娇
Say “jiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 娇
Common words and phrases
jiāo guàn
to pamper; to coddle; to spoil
jiāo qì
delicate; squeamish; finicky
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 娇?
娇 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 娇 (jiāo) mean?
娇 (jiāo) means lovable.
What is the radical of 娇?
The radical of 娇 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.