Everyday characterSound

叫

jiào

call; shout; be called

Frequency
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HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

口mouthMeaning丩jiūtangledSound叫call; shout; be called

丩 jiū gives an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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Sound family of 丩

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Words 1

  • 叫jiàobe called; callHSK 1 Estimated

Sentences 1

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