窖 (jiào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 窖 (jiào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窖 (jiào) means "A cellar or pit.". with 12 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窖 stroke by stroke?

窖 has 12 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窖 and 窄?

窖 (jiào) and 窄 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 窖?

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

Q: What common words use 窖?

Common words containing 窖 include: 地窖 (dì jiào) — Cellar; basement storage; 酒窖 (jiǔ jiào) — Wine cellar; 冰窖 (bīng jiào) — Ice cellar.

How to Write 窖

The character 窖 (jiào) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窖 is pronounced jiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means A cellar or pit..

Common Words with 窖

地窖 dì jiào

Cellar; basement storage

酒窖 jiǔ jiào

Wine cellar

冰窖 bīng jiào

Ice cellar

Example Sentences

地窖里有白菜。

dì jiào lǐ yǒu bái cài

There is cabbage in the cellar.

参观私人酒窖。

cān guān sī rén jiǔ jiào

Visit a private wine cellar.

冰窖里很冷。

bīng jiào lǐ hěn lěng

It is very cold in the ice cellar.

Similar Characters

窄 zhǎi

窅 yǎo

窈 yǎo

Practice Writing 窖 (jiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窖

What does 窖 (jiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窖 and 窄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窖?

What common words use 窖?

How to Write 窖 (jiào)