绞 絞 jiǎo ㄐㄧㄠˇ gaau2 HSK 7-9

  • to twist (strands into a thread)
  • to entangle
  • to wring
  • to hang (by the neck)
  • to turn
  • to wind
  • classifier for skeins of yarn

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 绞 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 因 ( yīn jan1 ) 谋杀罪 謀殺罪 ( móu shā zuì mau4 saat3 zeoi6 ) 被 ( bèi bei6 ) 绞死 絞死 ( jiǎo sǐ gaau2 sei2 )。

    He was hanged for murder.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.