搅 (jiǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 搅 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搅 (jiǎo) means "to stir; to disturb". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搅 stroke by stroke?

搅 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 搅 and 挨?

搅 (jiǎo) and 挨 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 搅?

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

Q: What common words use 搅?

Common words containing 搅 include: 搅拌 (jiǎo bàn) — to stir; to mix; 搅乱 (jiǎo luàn) — to mess up; to disturb; to throw into confusion; 搅局 (jiǎo jú) — to spoil the fun; to disrupt a situation.

How to Write 搅

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

搅 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stir; to disturb.

Common Words with 搅

搅拌 jiǎo bàn

to stir; to mix

搅乱 jiǎo luàn

to mess up; to disturb; to throw into confusion

搅局 jiǎo jú

to spoil the fun; to disrupt a situation

Example Sentences

请搅拌一下咖啡。

qǐng jiǎo bàn yī xià kā fēi

Please stir the coffee.

别搅乱我的计划。

bié jiǎo luàn wǒ de jì huà

Don't mess up my plans.

他总是来搅局。

tā zǒng shì lái jiǎo jú

He always comes to mess things up.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 搅 (jiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搅

What does 搅 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搅 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搅?

What common words use 搅?

How to Write 搅 (jiǎo)