What does 角 mean in Chinese?

角 (jiǎo) means "horn" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 3.

How do you write 角?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 角 is written.

What is the radical of 角?

The radical of 角 is 角 (horn, Kangxi radical #148). Other common HSK characters using the same radical include 解.

How many strokes does 角 have?

Stroke count information for 角 is being updated.

What HSK level is 角?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 角 is a character to recognise at HSK 3 and to write by hand at HSK 3.

角 (jiǎo): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

角

jiǎo

horn

HSK 3 character Radical: 角 (horn)

Quick Answer

角 (jiǎo) means "horn" with radical 角 (horn), HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 角 →Animated stroke-order for 角 →

Pronunciation

jiǎo

Meaning

Primary: horn

Basic info

Pinyin	jiǎo
Meanings	horn
Radical	角 (#148: horn)
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#827 most common

Example sentences

这个苹果五角钱。
Zhège píngguǒ wǔ jiǎo qián.
This apple costs fifty cents.
From 角 (HSK 3)
从不同的角度看问题。
Cóng búdòng de jiǎodù kàn wèntí.
Look at problems from different angles.
From 角度 (HSK 5)
他在电影中扮演重要角色。
Tā zài diànyǐng zhōng bànyǎn zhòngyào juésè.
He plays an important role in the film.
From 角色 (HSK 5)

Words containing 角

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
角	jiǎo	horn	HSK 3
角度	jiǎodù	angle	HSK 5
角色	juésè	role	HSK 5

Related characters

Share the 角 (horn) radical

解

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On the new HSK 3 exam

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Frequently Asked Questions

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角

jiǎo

horn

HSK 3 character Radical: 角 (horn)

Quick Answer

角 (jiǎo) means "horn" with radical 角 (horn), HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 角 →Animated stroke-order for 角 →

Pronunciation

jiǎo

Meaning

Primary: horn

Basic info

Pinyin	jiǎo
Meanings	horn
Radical	角 (#148: horn)
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#827 most common

Example sentences

这个苹果五角钱。
Zhège píngguǒ wǔ jiǎo qián.
This apple costs fifty cents.
From 角 (HSK 3)
从不同的角度看问题。
Cóng búdòng de jiǎodù kàn wèntí.
Look at problems from different angles.
From 角度 (HSK 5)
他在电影中扮演重要角色。
Tā zài diànyǐng zhōng bànyǎn zhòngyào juésè.
He plays an important role in the film.
From 角色 (HSK 5)

Words containing 角

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
角	jiǎo	horn	HSK 3
角度	jiǎodù	angle	HSK 5
角色	juésè	role	HSK 5

Related characters

Share the 角 (horn) radical

解

See all characters with the 角 radical →

On the new HSK 3 exam

Studying for HSK 3? Keep 角 with the rest of your level.

HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each character comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.

Start studying free The words new HSK 3 adds

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.