COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 叫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 丩 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 叫 (jiào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to shout
jiàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiào
叫
to shout
Common words
jiào zuò
叫作
to call; to be called
jiào bǎn
叫板
to signal the musicians (in Chinese opera, by prolonging a spoken word before attacking a song); (coll.) to challenge
jiào hǎo
叫好
to applaud; to cheer
jiào
叫
to shout; to call; to order; to ask
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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叫
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 叫
Say “jiào” 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 叫
Common words and phrases
jiào zuò
to call; to be called
jiào bǎn
to signal the musicians (in Chinese opera, by prolonging a spoken word before attacking a song); (coll.) to challenge
jiào hǎo
to applaud; to cheer
jiào
to shout; to call; to order; to ask
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 叫?
叫 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 叫 (jiào) mean?
叫 (jiào) means to shout.
What is the radical of 叫?
The radical of 叫 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.