COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 焦 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bird 隹 getting its tail singed 灬
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How to Write 焦 (jiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
burnt
jiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāo
焦
burnt
Common words
jiāo diǎn
焦点
focal point; focus (lit. and fig.)
jiāo lǜ
焦虑
anxious; worried; apprehensive
jiāo jí
焦急
anxiety; anxious
jiāo zào
焦躁
fretful; impatient
jù jiāo
聚焦
to focus
jiāo
焦
burnt; scorched; charred; worried
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
焦
焦
焦
焦
焦
焦
焦
焦
LEARNING TIP
Remember 焦
Say “jiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jiāo diǎn
focal point; focus (lit. and fig.)
jiāo lǜ
anxious; worried; apprehensive
jiāo jí
anxiety; anxious
jiāo zào
fretful; impatient
jù jiāo
to focus
jiāo
burnt; scorched; charred; worried
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 焦?
焦 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 焦 (jiāo) mean?
焦 (jiāo) means burnt.
What is the radical of 焦?
The radical of 焦 is 灬, associated with Not yet classified.