犟 (jiàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 犟 (jiàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 犟 (jiàng) means "stubborn; obstinate". with 16 strokes and the radical 牛.

Q: How do you write 犟 stroke by stroke?

犟 has 16 strokes. The radical is 牛. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 犟 and 犒?

犟 (jiàng) and 犒 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 犟?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 牛. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 犟?

Common words containing 犟 include: 犟脾气 (jiàng pí qì) — stubborn temperament; bullheadedness; 犟嘴 (jiàng zuǐ) — to talk back; to be stubborn in speech; 犟 (jiàng) — stubborn; obstinate.

How to Write 犟

The character 犟 (jiàng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

犟 is pronounced jiàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means stubborn; obstinate.

Common Words with 犟

犟脾气 jiàng pí qì

stubborn temperament; bullheadedness

犟嘴 jiàng zuǐ

to talk back; to be stubborn in speech

犟 jiàng

stubborn; obstinate

Example Sentences

他是个犟脾气。

tā shì gè jiàng pí qì

He is a stubborn person.

别跟爸爸犟嘴。

bié gēn bà bà jiàng zuǐ

Don't talk back to your father.

他的性格很犟。

tā de xìng gé hěn jiàng

He has a very stubborn personality.

Similar Characters

犒 kào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犟

What does 犟 (jiàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 犟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 犟 and 犒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 犟?

What common words use 犟?

How to Write 犟 (jiàng)