COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 教 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (script) suggests the meaning, while 孝 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 教 (jiào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
religion
jiàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiào
教
religion
Common words
jiào shì
教室
classroom
jiào liàn
教练
instructor; sports coach; trainer
jiào shī
教师
teacher
jiào shòu
教授
professor; to instruct; to lecture on
jiào xué
教学
teaching; instruction
jiào yù
教育
to educate; to teach; education
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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教
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 教
Say “jiào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 教
Common words and phrases
jiào shì
classroom
jiào liàn
instructor; sports coach; trainer
jiào shī
teacher
jiào shòu
professor; to instruct; to lecture on
jiào xué
teaching; instruction
jiào yù
to educate; to teach; education
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“教”。
Zhège zì shì “jiào”.
This character is “教”.
我正在学习“教”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiào” zì.
I am learning the character “教”.
请写一遍“教”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiào”.
Please write “教” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 教?
教 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 教 (jiào) mean?
教 (jiào) means religion.
What is the radical of 教?
The radical of 教 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.