角 Stroke Order — How to Write 角
角 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 角, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
角 Radical and Character Components
角 is a pictograph. A rhinoceros or other animal horn.
Radical: 角 + 0 more strokes
角 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiǎo
- jué
Meanings of 角 in Chinese
1
jiǎo角
The hard, bony projection on the head of some animals, such as cattle, sheep, or deer; a horn or antler.
这头牛有一对强壮的牛角。
This cow has a pair of strong horns.
Something shaped like a horn or a corner, often referring to a plant or fruit, such as a water caltrop or soap pod.
夏天，池塘里的菱角成熟了，可以采摘食用了
In summer, the water caltrops in the pond are ripe and can be picked and eaten.
A pointed piece of land that projects into the sea (often used in place names), such as a cape or a promontory.
这个海角风景优美，是观赏日出的好地方。
This cape has beautiful scenery and is a great place to watch the sunrise.
In geometry, refers to the plane part formed by two straight lines drawn from a point; an angle or corner.
这个角的角度是多少？
What is the angle of this corner?
Corner; angle (as in a corner of a room or object).
我喜欢坐在房间的角落里看书。
I like to sit in the corner of the room and read.
The frontal bone, often referring to the area of the forehead near the temples (colloquially 'é jiǎo').
他的额角被受了伤。
He injured his forehead.
An ancient hairstyle for unmarried boys, where hair is gathered into two tufts on either side of the head, also known as 'zǒng jiǎo'.
古代男孩常梳总角。
Ancient boys often wore the zǒng jiǎo hairstyle.
An ancient wind instrument, like a horn or bugle, used in the military.
号角声声催人奋进。
The sound of the bugle urges people forward.
An ancient unit of measurement for wine, often referring to a vessel for serving it.
店家，先给我来两角烧酒！
Shopkeeper, first bring me two 'jiao' of sorghum liquor!
A unit of Chinese currency, equal to one-tenth of a yuan; also known as 'jiao'.
这本书三十五块六角。
This book costs thirty-five yuan and six jiao.
A star name, specifically one of the twenty-eight mansions in traditional Chinese astronomy.
古代天文学家对角宿进行了详细的观测。
Ancient astronomers conducted detailed observations of the Horn Mansion (a traditional Chinese constellation).
Measure word. A unit of money, equal to one-tenth of a yuan (jiao, dime).
这支铅笔一角钱。
This pencil costs one jiao.
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jué角
An ancient bronze wine vessel, similar to a jue, used for warming and holding wine.
博物馆里陈列着许多精美的青铜角。
Many exquisite bronze jue-vessels are exhibited in the museum.
Actor, or the part an actor plays in a drama; a role.
她在这部电影中扮演了一个勇敢的女主角。
She played a brave leading role in this movie.
to contend; to compete; to wrestle (as in a contest)
运动员们在赛场上激烈角逐，争取最好的成绩。
The athletes competed fiercely on the field, striving for the best results.
One of the five ancient Chinese musical notes (gōng, shāng, jué, zhǐ, yǔ), equivalent to '3' (mi) in solfège.
宫商角徵羽是古代的五音。
Gong, Shang, Jue, Zhi, and Yu are the five ancient musical notes.
Common Words and Phrases with 角
1
A superscript is a character or symbol written above and to the right of another character, like the '3' in α³.
在数学公式中，幂通常用角标表示。
In mathematical formulas, exponents are usually represented by superscripts.
2
A tool, often L-shaped or triangular, used for measuring, marking, or drawing angles, especially right angles.
木匠使用角尺确保木材切割的角度准确。
The carpenter used a square to ensure the wood was cut at an accurate angle.
3
an ancient Chinese wrestling skill or sport
在古代的节庆活动中，角抵常常作为一项精彩的表演吸引观众。
During ancient festive events, Jiaodi was often featured as a thrilling performance to captivate the audience.
4
To wrestle or fight, often in a contest.
在古罗马，角斗士们为了荣誉和自由而角斗
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought for honor and freedom.
5
angle; perspective or point of view
我们应该从多个角度思考这个问题。
We should consider this problem from multiple angles.
6
a bow decorated with horn of an animal
他手持一张制作精良的角弓，瞄准远处的靶心。
He held a well-made horn-decorated bow, aiming at the distant bullseye.
7
Opisthotonos
这名患者出现了典型的角弓反张症状，身体像弓一样反曲。
This patient exhibited typical symptoms of opisthotonos, with the body arching like a bow.
8
An angle gauge (or clinograph) is a tool used for drawing and checking angles, commonly in carpentry and masonry, or as a drawing instrument.
木匠用角规精确地测量并划出了木板的90度角。
The carpenter used the angle gauge to accurately measure and mark the 90-degree angle on the wooden board.
9
The process of transforming into keratin or horny tissue; cornification.
过度暴露在阳光下会导致皮肤细胞异常角化
Excessive exposure to sunlight can lead to abnormal keratinization of skin cells.
10
The angular gyrus is a gyrus located in the posterior part of the lateral surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum.
研究表明，角回在阅读和理解书面语言方面发挥着关键作用。
Studies indicate that the angular gyrus plays a crucial role in reading and comprehending written language.
11
To quarrel or bicker; to argue with someone verbally.
他们俩总是喜欢为一点小事角口。
They always enjoy bickering over trivial matters.
12
to wrestle; a contest of strength
两位运动员在垫子上激烈地角力，争取最终的胜利
The two athletes wrestled fiercely on the mat, vying for ultimate victory.
13
A turret or watchtower, typically located at the corner of a building or a city wall.
故宫的角楼造型独特，是建筑艺术的杰作。
The corner towers of the Forbidden City have unique designs, making them masterpieces of architectural art.
14
A corner or nook; an inner angle formed by two walls or a remote, secluded place.
小猫喜欢睡在房间的角落里。
The kitten likes to sleep in the corner of the room.
15
a small gate at the corner of a building; a side gate
花园的角门通向一条幽静的小径。
The garden's corner gate leads to a quiet path.
More words with 角
- qiáng墙jiǎo角corner of a wall
- zuí嘴jiǎo角corners of the mouth
- líng菱jiao角water caltrop
- bìn鬓jiǎo角Hair on the temples.
- bǔ补jiǎo角supplementary angle
- chù触jiǎo角antenna, feeler
- cuò错jiǎo角alternate angles
- dǐ底jiǎo角base angle
- é额jiǎo角frontal eminence
- fǔ俯jiǎo角Angle of depression.
- hào号jiǎo角bugle, horn
- jī犄jiǎo角horn, antler
- jiā夹jiǎo角angle, included angle
- jiá岬jiǎo角cape, headland
- jiàn键jiǎo角bond angle
- léng棱jiǎo角Edge, Corner
- lù鹿jiǎo角Antler, Antlers
- niú牛jiǎo角ox horn
- ruì锐jiǎo角An angle less than 90 degrees.
- shè射jiǎo角angle of elevation; angle of fire
Idioms with 角
- chū初lù露tóu头jiǎo角begin to show one's ability
- dà大lù露tóu头jiǎo角Show outstanding talent
- fèng凤máo毛lín麟jiǎo角something exceedingly rare and precious
- gōu勾xīn心dòu斗jiǎo角intrigue against each other
- gōu钩xīn心dòu斗jiǎo角scheme against each other
- guǎi拐wān弯mò抹jiǎo角beat around the bush
- guī龟máo毛tù兔jiǎo角something impossible or nonexistent
- hǎi海jiǎo角tiān天yá涯ends of the earth
- hēi黑niú牛bái白jiǎo角Follow objective principles, not superficial observations
- jiàn见léng棱jiàn见jiǎo角to be assertive and unyielding
- kǒu口jiǎo角shēng生fēng风speak fluently and eloquently
- méi眉shāo梢yǎn眼jiǎo角subtle facial expressions
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Open the tool →Questions about 角
What does 角 mean in Chinese?
角 (jiǎo) means “Corner” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 角?
角 has 2 pronunciations: jiǎo, jué.
How many strokes does 角 have?
角 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 角?
角 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 角. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 角?
The radical of 角 is 角, and 角 is a pictograph.