How to Write 叫
The character 叫 (jiào) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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
叫 is pronounced jiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to call; to be called; to shout.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 叫 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 叫
Example Sentences
刚才那个人叫什么名字，我好像在哪见过。
gāng cái nà ge rén jiào shén me míng zì ， wǒ hǎo xiàng zài nǎ jiàn guò 。
What was the name of that person just now? I feel like I've seen them somewhere.
他在外面大叫。
tā zài wài miàn dà jiào
He is shouting outside.
小狗的叫声很大。
xiǎo gǒu de jiào shēng hěn dà
The puppy's bark is very loud.
Practice Writing 叫 (jiào)
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