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

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

The Chinese character 湫 (jiǎo) means "A pool, pond, or low-lying ground.". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 湫 stroke by stroke?

湫 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 湫 and 流?

湫 (jiǎo) and 流 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 湫?

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

Q: What common words use 湫?

Common words containing 湫 include: 龙湫 (lóng jiǎo) — dragon pool; waterfall; 湫水 (jiǎo shuǐ) — Pool water.; 湫隘 (jiǎo ài) — Low-lying and narrow..

How to Write 湫

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

湫 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means A pool, pond, or low-lying ground..

Common Words with 湫

龙湫 lóng jiǎo

dragon pool; waterfall

湫水 jiǎo shuǐ

Pool water.

湫隘 jiǎo ài

Low-lying and narrow.

Example Sentences

这里有一个龙湫。

zhè lǐ yǒu yí gè lóng jiǎo

There is a deep pool here.

湫水很凉。

jiǎo shuǐ hěn liáng

The pool water is very cold.

这个地方很湫隘。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn jiǎo ài

This place is low-lying and narrow.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 湫 (jiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 湫

What does 湫 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 湫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 湫 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 湫?

What common words use 湫?

How to Write 湫 (jiǎo)