Writing
三角 (sān jiǎo) — how to say "triangle" in Chinese
三角
Triangle
noun · adjective
Character composition
三
three
角
angle
Radicals / Keys
角
Horn
#148 · jiǎo · 7 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
三角地带
sānjiǎo dìdài
triangular zone
Examples
我画了一个红色的三角。
I drew a red triangle.
这是一个三角。
This is a triangle.
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Frequently asked questions
Triangle in Chinese meaning
"triangle" in Chinese is 三角 (sān jiǎo).
What does 三角 mean in English?
三角 (sān jiǎo) means "Triangle".
How is 三角 pronounced?
It is pronounced sān jiǎo (written as san jiao, sanjiao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "triangle" in Chinese characters?
It is written 三角: 三 has 3 strokes, 角 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 三角?
三角 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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