交
Meaning:
to connect; to deliver, to exchange; to intersect; to mix
HSK 2
Frequency:
#154
Pinyin:
jiāo
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亠
How to Write 交 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
4
5
6
About "交" in Chinese
The Chinese character 交 (jiāo) means "to connect; to deliver, to exchange; to intersect; to mix". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 交 include: 上交, 世交, 乳交.
📚 Words and Phrases with 交
Common words containing this character
上交
to hand over to
HSK 2
世交
(long time) friend of the family
HSK 2
乳交
mammary intercourse
HSK 2
交九
the coldest period of the year
HSK 2
交互
mutual
HSK 2
公交
public transportation
HSK 2
口交
oral sex
HSK 2
古交
see 古交市[Gu3 jiao1 Shi4]
HSK 2
呈交
(formal and deferential) to present
HSK 2
回交
backcrossing (i.e. hybridization with parent)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person with crossed (intersecting) legs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "交"?
- The pinyin is jiāo
- How many strokes does "交" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "交" mean?
- to connect; to deliver, to exchange; to intersect; to mix
- What is the radical of "交"?
- The radical is "亠"