COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 角 is built
Traditional etymology note: A rhinoceros or other animal horn
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How to Write 角 (jiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
angle
jiǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎo / jué
角
angle
Common words
jiǎo dù
角度
angle; point of view
jué sè
角色
role; part (in a play or movie etc); also pr. [jiao3se4]
jiǎo luò
角落
nook; corner
zhǔ jué
主角
leading role; lead; protagonist
jué zhú
角逐
to tussle; to contend; to contest
léng jiǎo
棱角
edge and corner; protrusion; sharpness (of a protrusion); craggy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
角
角
角
角
角
角
角
角
LEARNING TIP
Remember 角
Say “jiǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 角
Common words and phrases
jiǎo dù
angle; point of view
jué sè
role; part (in a play or movie etc); also pr. [jiao3se4]
jiǎo luò
nook; corner
zhǔ jué
leading role; lead; protagonist
jué zhú
to tussle; to contend; to contest
léng jiǎo
edge and corner; protrusion; sharpness (of a protrusion); craggy
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 角?
角 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 角 (jiǎo) mean?
角 (jiǎo) means angle.
What is the radical of 角?
The radical of 角 is 角, associated with Not yet classified.