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

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

The Chinese character 狡 (jiǎo) means "Cunning; crafty". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狡 stroke by stroke?

狡 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狡 and 状?

狡 (jiǎo) and 状 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 狡?

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

Q: What common words use 狡?

Common words containing 狡 include: 狡猾 (jiǎo huá) — Cunning; sly; 狡辩 (jiǎo biàn) — to quibble; 狡诈 (jiǎo zhà) — cunning.

How to Write 狡

The character 狡 (jiǎo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狡 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cunning; crafty.

Common Words with 狡

狡猾 jiǎo huá

Cunning; sly

狡辩 jiǎo biàn

to quibble

狡诈 jiǎo zhà

cunning

Example Sentences

狐狸是非常狡猾的。

hú lí shì fēi cháng jiǎo huá de

Foxes are extremely cunning.

犯错后不要再狡辩了。

fàn cuò hòu bú yào zài jiǎo biàn le

Don't make excuses after making a mistake.

这个商人非常狡诈。

zhè ge shāng rén fēi cháng jiǎo zhà

This businessman is very deceitful.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狡 (jiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狡

What does 狡 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狡 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狡?

What common words use 狡?

How to Write 狡 (jiǎo)