How to Write 角
The character 角 (jiǎo) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 角 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
角 is pronounced jiǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means angle; corner; horn.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiǎo, jué.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 角 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 角
Example Sentences
书架的角落里堆满了旧报纸。
shū jià de jiǎo luò lǐ duī mǎn le jiù bào zhǐ
The corner of the bookshelf is piled with old newspapers.
这张桌子的四个边都是标准的直角。
zhè zhāng zhuō zi de sì gè biān dōu shì biāo zhǔn de zhí jiǎo
The four corners of this table are all standard right angles.
她在剧中饰演了一个非常复杂的角色。
tā zài jù zhōng shì yǎn le yí gè fēi cháng fù zá de jué sè
She played a very complex role in the play.
这部电影的主角由一位新人演员担任。
zhè bù diàn yǐng de zhǔ jué yóu yī wèi xīn rén yǎn yuán dān rèn
The lead role in this movie is played by a newcomer.
Practice Writing 角 (jiǎo)
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