COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 艽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 九 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 艽 (jiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
large-leaf gentian
jiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāo
艽
large-leaf gentian
Common words
jiāo
艽
large-leaf gentian
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艽
Say “jiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 艽
Common words and phrases
jiāo
large-leaf gentian
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“艽”。
Zhège zì shì “jiāo”.
This character is “艽”.
我正在学习“艽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “艽”.
请写一遍“艽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiāo”.
Please write “艽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艽?
艽 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 艽 (jiāo) mean?
艽 (jiāo) means large-leaf gentian.
What is the radical of 艽?
The radical of 艽 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.