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

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

The Chinese character 皎 (jiǎo) means "Bright; white". with 11 strokes and the radical 白.

Q: How do you write 皎 stroke by stroke?

皎 has 11 strokes. The radical is 白. 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 皎 and 皅?

皎 (jiǎo) and 皅 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 皎?

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

Q: What common words use 皎?

Common words containing 皎 include: 皎洁 (jiǎo jié) — Bright and clear (of moonlight); 皎月 (jiǎo yuè) — Bright moon; 皎白 (jiǎo bái) — Pure white.

How to Write 皎

The character 皎 (jiǎo) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 白 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

皎 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bright; white.

Common Words with 皎

皎洁 jiǎo jié

Bright and clear (of moonlight)

皎月 jiǎo yuè

Bright moon

皎白 jiǎo bái

Pure white

Example Sentences

月色非常皎洁。

yuè sè fēi cháng jiǎo jié

The moonlight is very bright and clear.

皎月挂在天空。

jiǎo yuè guà zài tiān kōng

The bright moon hangs in the sky.

他的衣服很皎白。

tā de yī fú hěn jiǎo bái

His clothes are pure white.

Similar Characters

皅 pā

皆 jiē

皇 huáng

Practice Writing 皎 (jiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 皎

What does 皎 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 皎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 皎 and 皅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 皎?

What common words use 皎?

How to Write 皎 (jiǎo)