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

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

The Chinese character 缴 (jiǎo) means "to pay". with 16 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缴 stroke by stroke?

缴 has 16 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缴 and 缥?

缴 (jiǎo) and 缥 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 缴?

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

Q: What common words use 缴?

Common words containing 缴 include: 缴费 (jiǎo fèi) — to pay a fee; 缴纳 (jiǎo nà) — to pay (taxes, fees, etc.); 缴获 (jiǎo huò) — to capture (spoils of war).

How to Write 缴

The character 缴 (jiǎo) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缴 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pay.

Common Words with 缴

缴费 jiǎo fèi

to pay a fee

缴纳 jiǎo nà

to pay (taxes, fees, etc.)

缴获 jiǎo huò

to capture (spoils of war)

Example Sentences

我要去缴费。

wǒ yào qù jiǎo fèi

I'm going to pay the fees.

请按时缴纳学费。

qǐng àn shí jiǎo nà xué fèi

Please pay your tuition on time.

警察缴获了武器。

jǐng chá jiǎo huò le wǔ qì

The police seized the weapons.

Similar Characters

缥 piāo

缦 màn

缧 léi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缴

What does 缴 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缴 and 缥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缴?

What common words use 缴?

How to Write 缴 (jiǎo)