How to Write 桀
The character 桀 (jié) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
桀 is pronounced jié in Mandarin Chinese. It means cruel; name of a tyrant.
Common Words with 桀
夏桀
xià jié
Jie of Xia (the last ruler of the Xia dynasty)
桀骜
jié ào
unruly; stubborn
桀黠
jié xiá
fierce and crafty
Example Sentences
夏桀是一个坏皇帝。
xià jié shì yí gè huài huáng dì
Jie of Xia was a bad emperor.
他的性格有点桀骜。
tā de xìng gé yǒu diǎn jié ào
He has a somewhat wild and unruly personality.
这个人非常桀黠。
zhè ge rén fēi cháng jié xiá
This person is very crafty and unruly.
Practice Writing 桀 (jié)
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