斠
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: instrument to even out the grain in a measuring vessel
💡 Think of a dipper (斗) with a leveler to make grain even.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
斠 (jiào) is a rare Chinese character referring to an ancient tool used to level grain in a measuring vessel. It is composed of 斗 (dǒu, 'dipper') and 寉 (a phonetic component). This character appears in classical texts like the Book of Rites. Today it is mostly encountered in historical or archaeological contexts.
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