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

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

The Chinese character 较 (jiào) means "Relatively; to compare". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 较 stroke by stroke?

较 has 10 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 较 and 斩?

较 (jiào) and 斩 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 较?

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

Q: What common words use 较?

Common words containing 较 include: 比较 (bǐ jiào) — To compare; relatively; 较好 (jiào hǎo) — Better; relatively good; 计较 (jì jiào) — to fuss about; to haggle over.

How to Write 较

The character 较 (jiào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 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

较 is pronounced jiào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Relatively; to compare.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 较 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 较

比较 bǐ jiào

To compare; relatively

较好 jiào hǎo

Better; relatively good

计较 jì jiào

to fuss about; to haggle over

Example Sentences

这件衣服比较贵。

zhè jiàn yī fú bǐ jiào guì

This piece of clothing is relatively expensive.

他最近的表现较好。

tā zuì jìn de biǎo xiàn jiào hǎo

His recent performance has been quite good.

不要计较这些小事。

bú yào jì jiào zhè xiē xiǎo shì

Don't fuss over these trifles.

Similar Characters

斩 zhǎn

軎 wèi

转 zhuǎn

Practice Writing 较 (jiào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 较

What does 较 (jiào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 较 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 较 and 斩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 较?

What common words use 较?

How to Write 较 (jiào)