姣
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: cunning
💡 A 'jiao' lady is a cunning fox in sheep's clothing.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
Detective's note: 姣 (jiāo) started as 'pretty' but evolved to mean 'cunning' in modern Chinese. Its radical 女 (woman) hints at ancient stereotypes of beauty as deceptive. Use it to describe sly charm, like a fox in human form.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0