Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "姣", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "姣", and master the standard way of writing the character "姣".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 姣
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "姣" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
姣 [jiāo]
1. Beautiful; graceful: 〜人 (beautiful person); 〜美 (graceful); 〜好 (nice); 〜冶 (gorgeous); 〜艳 (stunning).
- Example: "晢兮若姣姬扬袂,鄣日而望所思。" ("As radiant as a beautiful woman waving her sleeves, shielding the sun while gazing at what she wishes.")
2. Describes someone with lovely appearance:
- [En.] Beautiful; graceful.
- Example: 左传·襄公九年: "弃位而姣,不可为贞。" ("To abandon one's position and be frivolous cannot be deemed virtuous.")
3. An affectionate term for one's children:
- [En.] My dear.
- Example: 姣姣 (means lovely or dear, a term of endearment for children); 姣娃 (a term for a darling girl).
4. Also refers to the meaning of indulgence or lewdness:
- [En.] Licentiousness.
- Example: "弃位而姣,不可谓贞." ("To abandon one's position and indulge in lewdness cannot be considered virtuous.")
Overall, the character "姣" conveys beauty and gracefulness while also having connotations related to affectionate terms and occasional references to inappropriate behavior.