交 (jiāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 交 (jiāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 交 (jiāo) means "to hand over; to intersect; to make friends". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 交 stroke by stroke?

交 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 交 and 㐬?

交 (jiāo) and 㐬 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 交?

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

Q: What common words use 交?

Common words containing 交 include: 交朋友 (jiāo péng yǒu) — to make friends; 交通 (jiāo tōng) — traffic; transportation; 提交 (tí jiāo) — To submit.

How to Write 交

The character 交 (jiāo) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

交 is pronounced jiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hand over; to intersect; to make friends.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 交 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 交

交朋友 jiāo péng yǒu

to make friends

交通 jiāo tōng

traffic; transportation

提交 tí jiāo

To submit

Example Sentences

我喜欢交朋友。

wǒ xǐ huān jiāo péng yǒu

I like making friends.

这里的交通很方便。

zhè lǐ de jiāo tōng hěn fāng biàn

The transportation here is very convenient.

请提交你的作业。

qǐng tí jiāo nǐ de zuò yè

Please submit your homework.

Similar Characters

㐬 liú

㐭 lǐn

亢 kàng

Practice Writing 交 (jiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 交

What does 交 (jiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 交 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 交 and 㐬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 交?

What common words use 交?

How to Write 交 (jiāo)