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

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

The Chinese character 礁 (jiāo) means "reef; rock". with 17 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 礁 stroke by stroke?

礁 has 17 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 礁 and 碾?

礁 (jiāo) and 碾 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 礁?

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

Q: What common words use 礁?

Common words containing 礁 include: 礁石 (jiāo shí) — reef rock; 珊瑚礁 (shān hú jiāo) — Coral reef; 暗礁 (àn jiāo) — submerged reef; hidden rock.

How to Write 礁

The character 礁 (jiāo) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

礁 is pronounced jiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means reef; rock.

Common Words with 礁

礁石 jiāo shí

reef rock

珊瑚礁 shān hú jiāo

Coral reef

暗礁 àn jiāo

submerged reef; hidden rock

Example Sentences

小船撞到了礁石。

xiǎo chuán zhuàng dào le jiāo shí

The small boat hit a reef.

海底有美丽的珊瑚礁。

hǎi dǐ yǒu měi lì de shān hú jiāo

There are beautiful coral reefs on the seabed.

水下面有很多暗礁。

shuǐ xià miàn yǒu hěn duō àn jiāo

There are many submerged reefs under the water.

Similar Characters

碾 niǎn

磅 bàng

磉 sǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 礁

What does 礁 (jiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 礁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 礁 and 碾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 礁?

What common words use 礁?

How to Write 礁 (jiāo)