How to Write 嚼
The character 嚼 (jiáo) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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
嚼 is pronounced jiáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To chew.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiáo, jiào, jué.
Common Words with 嚼
Example Sentences
吃饭时细嚼慢咽有助于肠胃的消化吸收。
chī fàn shí xì jiáo màn yàn yǒu zhù yú cháng wèi de xiāo huà xī shōu
Chewing slowly while eating helps with digestion and absorption.
这里的每一句话都值得我们反复咀嚼回味。
zhè lǐ de měi yī jù huà dōu zhí de wǒ men fǎn fù jǔ jué huí wèi
Every word here is worth pondering and reflecting on repeatedly.
牛是一种反刍动物，闲暇时总在不停倒嚼。
niú shì yī zhǒng fǎn chú dòng wù xián xiá shí zǒng zài bù tíng dǎo jiào
Cows are ruminants and are always chewing the cud in their spare time.
Practice Writing 嚼 (jiáo)
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