COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 饺 is built
Traditional etymology note: 饣 (food) suggests the meaning, while 交 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 饺 (jiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dumplings with meat filling
jiǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
jiǎo
饺
dumplings with meat filling
Common words
jiǎo zǐ
饺子
dumpling; pot-sticker
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 饺
Say “jiǎo” 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 饺
Common words and phrases
jiǎo zǐ
dumpling; pot-sticker
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 饺?
饺 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 饺 (jiǎo) mean?
饺 (jiǎo) means dumplings with meat filling.
What is the radical of 饺?
The radical of 饺 is 饣, associated with Not yet classified.