COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 校 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 交 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 校 (xiào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) school; college
xiàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiào
校
(bound form) school; college
Common words
xué xiào
学校
school
xiào yuán
校园
campus
xiào zhǎng
校长
(college, university) president; headmaster
yè xiào
夜校
evening school; night school
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 校
Say “xiào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 校
Common words and phrases
xué xiào
school
xiào yuán
campus
xiào zhǎng
(college, university) president; headmaster
yè xiào
evening school; night school
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 校?
校 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 校 (xiào) mean?
校 (xiào) means (bound form) school; college.
What is the radical of 校?
The radical of 校 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.