矫 meaning and stroke order
To correct, to rectify, to straighten out
How to write 矫, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 矫
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to correct
- to rectify
- to redress
- strong
- brave
- to pretend
- used in 矯情|矫情[jiao2 qing5]
How 矫 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Arrow.
矢 gives the meaning and 乔 hints at the sound.
Radical: 矢 (arrow), shared by 11 characters on this site.
How to remember 矫
矫 combines 矢 (arrow) on the left with 乔 (qiáo) on the right, which gives the sound. Picture someone holding a bent arrow and straightening it so it flies true, which is the idea of correcting something.
矫 usually appears in compound words about fixing or adjusting something, such as 矫正 (jiǎozhèng) for correcting vision, teeth, or posture. Example: 他在矫正牙齿。(Tā zài jiǎozhèng yáchǐ.) He is getting his teeth straightened.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 矫 with 娇 (jiāo, delicate, pampered), since both use 乔 on the right. Remember that 矫 has the arrow 矢 for straightening, while 娇 has the woman radical 女 and a first tone.
Common words with 矫
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 矫正 | jiǎozhèng | to correct; to rectify (e.g. a physical defect such as hearing or vision) | HSK 7-9 |
矫 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 矫
How many strokes are in 矫?
矫 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 矫 mean?
矫 (jiǎo) means to correct, to rectify, to straighten out. A common word with it is 矫正 (jiǎozhèng), meaning "to correct; to rectify (e.g. a physical defect such as hearing or vision)".
How do you pronounce 矫?
矫 is pronounced jiǎo, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 矫?
The radical of 矫 is 矢, which carries the idea of "arrow". Dictionaries list 矫 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 矫?
The traditional form of 矫 is 矯. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 矫 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 矫 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 矫 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 矫情 mean and how is it pronounced?
In 矫情 the character is read jiáo, with a second tone, and 情 is neutral: jiáoqing. In everyday speech it describes someone who is fussy, overly dramatic, or makes a big deal out of small things.
Can 矫 mean strong or brave?
Yes, this is one of its dictionary senses, but it mostly survives in set phrases rather than on its own. A common example is 矫健 (jiǎojiàn), meaning vigorous or agile, as in 矫健的步伐 (jiǎojiàn de bùfá), brisk and vigorous steps.