COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 交 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person with crossed (intersecting) legs
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How to Write 交 (jiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hand over; to deliver; to pay (money); to turn over
jiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiāo
交
to hand over; to deliver; to pay (money); to turn over
Common words
jiāo jǐng
交警
traffic police (abbr. for 交通警察[jiao1tong1 jing3cha2])
jiāo liú
交流
to exchange; exchange; communication; interaction
jiāo tōng
交通
to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications
jiāo huàn
交换
to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math)
jiāo wǎng
交往
to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date
jiāo yì
交易
to deal; to trade; to transact; transaction; deal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
交
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交
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 交
Say “jiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 交
Common words and phrases
jiāo jǐng
traffic police (abbr. for 交通警察[jiao1tong1 jing3cha2])
jiāo liú
to exchange; exchange; communication; interaction
jiāo tōng
to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications
jiāo huàn
to exchange; to swap; to switch (telecom); commutative (math)
jiāo wǎng
to associate (with); to have contact (with); to hang out (with); to date
jiāo yì
to deal; to trade; to transact; transaction; deal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“交”。
Zhège zì shì “jiāo”.
This character is “交”.
我正在学习“交”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “交”.
请写一遍“交”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiāo”.
Please write “交” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 交?
交 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 交 (jiāo) mean?
交 (jiāo) means to hand over; to deliver; to pay (money); to turn over.
What is the radical of 交?
The radical of 交 is 亠, associated with Not yet classified.