角 (jiǎo) — how to say "corner" in Chinese

Corner, angle

Radicals / Keys

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#148 · jiǎo · 7 strokes

Examples

请站在街道的拐处等我。

Please wait for me at the street corner.

桌子有四个

A table has four corners.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 角 (jiǎo) — corner, angle

[jiao-] Jerry the Astronaut is on a mission to plant a flag on the corner 角 of the moon 🌑. As he approaches, he sees the component lines forming the 角 character under his feet like a treasure map, guiding him to the precise angle 角 for the perfect spot.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "corner" in Chinese?

"corner" in Chinese is 角 (jiǎo).

What does 角 mean in English?

角 (jiǎo) means "Corner, angle".

How is 角 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiǎo (written as jiao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "corner" in Chinese characters?

It is written 角.

What HSK level is 角?

角 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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