COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 交 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茭 (jiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Zizania aquatica
jiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāo
茭
Zizania aquatica
Common words
jiāo
茭
Zizania aquatica
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茭
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 茭
Common words and phrases
jiāo
Zizania aquatica
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“茭”。
Zhège zì shì “jiāo”.
This character is “茭”.
我正在学习“茭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “茭”.
请写一遍“茭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiāo”.
Please write “茭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茭?
茭 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 茭 (jiāo) mean?
茭 (jiāo) means Zizania aquatica.
What is the radical of 茭?
The radical of 茭 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.