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

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

The Chinese character 郊 (jiāo) means "suburb / outskirts". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郊 stroke by stroke?

郊 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郊 and 邠?

郊 (jiāo) and 邠 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 郊?

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

Q: What common words use 郊?

Common words containing 郊 include: 郊外 (jiāo wài) — Countryside / Outskirts; 郊区 (jiāo qū) — Suburbs; 郊游 (jiāo yóu) — Outing / Excursion.

How to Write 郊

The character 郊 (jiāo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

郊 is pronounced jiāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means suburb / outskirts.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 郊 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 郊

郊外 jiāo wài

Countryside / Outskirts

郊区 jiāo qū

Suburbs

郊游 jiāo yóu

Outing / Excursion

Example Sentences

我们去郊外散步吧。

wǒ men qù jiāo wài sàn bù ba

Let's go for a walk in the outskirts.

他住在城市的郊区。

tā zhù zài chéng shì de jiāo qū

He lives in the suburbs of the city.

周末我们去郊游。

zhōu mò wǒ men qù jiāo yóu

We are going on an outing this weekend.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

Practice Writing 郊 (jiāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郊

What does 郊 (jiāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郊 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郊?

What common words use 郊?

How to Write 郊 (jiāo)