COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 脚 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 却 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 脚 (jiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
foot
jiǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎo
脚
foot
Common words
jiǎo bù
脚步
footstep; step
jiǎo yìn
脚印
footprint
shǒu jiǎo
手脚
hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick
bàn jiǎo shí
绊脚石
stumbling block; obstacle; someone who gets in your way
jiǎo tà shí dì
脚踏实地
to have one's feet firmly planted on the ground (idiom); realistic without flights of fancy; steady and serious character
zhǐ shǒu huà jiǎo
指手画脚
to gesticulate while talking (idiom); to explain by waving one's hands; to criticize or give orders summarily
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
脚
脚
脚
脚
脚
脚
脚
脚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 脚
Say “jiǎo” 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.
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Common words and phrases
jiǎo bù
footstep; step
jiǎo yìn
footprint
shǒu jiǎo
hand and foot; movement of limbs; action; trick
bàn jiǎo shí
stumbling block; obstacle; someone who gets in your way
jiǎo tà shí dì
to have one's feet firmly planted on the ground (idiom); realistic without flights of fancy; steady and serious character
zhǐ shǒu huà jiǎo
to gesticulate while talking (idiom); to explain by waving one's hands; to criticize or give orders summarily
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 脚?
脚 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 脚 (jiǎo) mean?
脚 (jiǎo) means foot.
What is the radical of 脚?
The radical of 脚 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.