角 (jiǎo): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Angles and Spatial Positions

角 (jiǎo) refers to geometric angles, physical corners, or triangular shapes.

HSK 5

Abstract Perspectives and Metaphors

X 角

In figurative usage, 角 (jiǎo) extends to viewpoint, sharpness, or rare phenomena like 冰山一角 and 凤毛麟角.

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

shì视

jiǎo角

perspective / point of view

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

léng棱

jiǎo角

Sharp corners / edges

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

bīng冰

shān山

yì一

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

fèng凤

máo毛

lín麟

Roles and Competition

When read jué, 角 denotes a role, character in drama, or competitive struggle as in 角逐.

HSK 5

jué角

sè色

role; part

HSK 3.0 · L6

zhǔ主

jué角

leading role; lead

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

pèi配

jué角

supporting role

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jué角

zhú逐

Compete

角 (jiǎo): Horn — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 角

Stroke Order Diagrams 角

Printable Writing Worksheet: 角

How to Use 角

Angles and Spatial Positions

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical

Abstract Perspectives and Metaphors

Roles and Competition

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

Same Radical