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侥

侥 (jiǎo) · to be lucky

8 strokesLeft–right

侥 (jiǎo) means “to be lucky”. It is made of 亻 + 尧 and has 8 strokes.

Break 侥 into its parts

What 侥 is made of

侥 stroke order

侥 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
侥 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 侥幸

这次考过了,完全是侥幸。Zhècì kǎo guò le, wánquán shì jiǎoxìng.Passing this exam was pure luck.
不要有侥幸心理,要认真准备。Búyào yǒu jiǎoxìng xīnlǐ, yào rènzhēn zhǔnbèi.Don't count on luck; prepare properly.

Words with 侥

Also built with 亻

Quick facts

Pinyinjiǎo
Meaningto be lucky
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 侥

What does 侥 mean?

侥 (jiǎo) means “to be lucky”.

How many strokes does 侥 have?

侥 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 侥?

侥 is made of 亻 (person) and 尧 (a legendary ancient emperor-sage).

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