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

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

The Chinese character 脚 (jiǎo) means "foot". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 脚 stroke by stroke?

脚 has 11 strokes. The radical is ⺼. 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 脚 and 胃?

脚 (jiǎo) and 胃 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 脚?

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

Q: What common words use 脚?

Common words containing 脚 include: 脚步 (jiǎo bù) — footstep; pace; 洗脚 (xǐ jiǎo) — To wash feet.; 双脚 (shuāng jiǎo) — Both feet.

How to Write 脚

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

脚 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means foot.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 脚 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 脚

脚步 jiǎo bù

footstep; pace

洗脚 xǐ jiǎo

To wash feet.

双脚 shuāng jiǎo

Both feet

Example Sentences

听，那是谁的脚步？

tīng nà shì shéi de jiǎo bù

Listen, whose footsteps are those?

睡觉前要洗脚。

shuì jiào qián yào xǐ jiǎo

Wash your feet before going to sleep.

他用双脚走路。

tā yòng shuāng jiǎo zǒu lù

He walks with both feet.

Similar Characters

胃 wèi

胆 dǎn

背 bēi

Practice Writing 脚 (jiǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脚

What does 脚 (jiǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脚 and 胃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脚?

What common words use 脚?

How to Write 脚 (jiǎo)