COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 绞 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 交 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 绞 (jiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to twist (strands into a thread)
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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
绞
to twist (strands into a thread)
Common words
jiǎo
绞
to twist (strands into a thread); to entangle; to wring; to hang (by the neck)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
绞
绞
绞
绞
绞
绞
绞
绞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 绞
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 绞
Common words and phrases
jiǎo
to twist (strands into a thread); to entangle; to wring; to hang (by the neck)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“绞”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǎo”.
This character is “绞”.
我正在学习“绞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “绞”.
请写一遍“绞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎo”.
Please write “绞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 绞?
绞 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 绞 (jiǎo) mean?
绞 (jiǎo) means to twist (strands into a thread).
What is the radical of 绞?
The radical of 绞 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.