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

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

The Chinese character 椒 (jiāo) means "Pepper / spice". with 12 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 椒 stroke by stroke?

椒 has 12 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 椒 and 柴?

椒 (jiāo) and 柴 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 椒?

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

Q: What common words use 椒?

Common words containing 椒 include: 辣椒 (là jiāo) — chili pepper.; 胡椒 (hú jiāo) — Pepper; 花椒 (huā jiāo) — Sichuan pepper.

How to Write 椒

The character 椒 (jiāo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

椒 is pronounced jiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pepper / spice.

Common Words with 椒

辣椒 là jiāo

chili pepper.

胡椒 hú jiāo

Pepper

花椒 huā jiāo

Sichuan pepper

Example Sentences

我不喜欢吃辣椒。

wǒ bù xǐ huān chī là jiāo

I don't like eating chili peppers.

汤里需要放一点胡椒。

tāng lǐ xū yào fàng yì diǎn hú jiāo

A little pepper needs to be added to the soup.

这个菜里有很多花椒。

zhè ge cài lǐ yǒu hěn duō huā jiāo

There are many Sichuan peppercorns in this dish.

Similar Characters

柴 chái

栓 shuān

栖 qī

Practice Writing 椒 (jiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 椒

What does 椒 (jiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 椒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 椒 and 柴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 椒?

What common words use 椒?

How to Write 椒 (jiāo)