Do not use the method of learning Western languages to learn Chinese character, because the character of Western languages are Phonography. Chinese character is Ideographic, combined by the basic strokes, like horizontal line, vertical line, left-falling, right-falling and so on.
Each Chinese Character a Picture,in this article we introduce the character 教, means teach; instruct.
In the flash below you will know this character how to write, the correct order of strokes, the radical, phrases and you can hear the standard pronunciation.If you have trouble to use this flash,please read our article About Characters Flash before you study.
Instructions
连续 means consequent strokes
下一步 means next strok
重复 means previous stroke
Instructions
笔顺 means order of strokes
笔画 means strokes number
部首 means Radical
词组 means phrases
This character is comprised of two parts. the left part is another Chinese character 孝 xiào (means filial piety), the right part is the radical 夂. and this character is Polyphone character, in phrases 教授 jiào shòu( means Professor), the pronunciation is jiào ,in phrases 教书 jiāo shū ( means teach, a verb), the pronunciation is jiāo. Please pay more attention to this character pronunciation!
We will try our best but not every Chinese character, can give you a clear explanation, If you have some good ideas, Please contact us or write comments below, Thank you!
Radical 夂
Characters under this radical 敏 yè ( means quick )
Strokes Number is 11 strokes
Words and Phrases
教材 jiào cái teaching material
教导 jiào dǎo instruct
教皇 jiào huáng pope
教练 jiào liàn coach
教育 jiàoyù education
教导有方 jiào dǎo yǒu fāng skilful in teaching and able to provide guidance
言传身教 yán chuán shēn jiào teach by precept and example
因材施教 yīn cái shī jiào educate sb. according to his natural ability
Sentences
他是一个兼职教师 tā shì yí gè jiān zhí jiào shī he is a part-time teacher
Tip: pinyin letter with red font means this character is a Polyphone character
Study Mandarin Chinese