Chinese Character: 角
1. Character Basics
Radical: 角/jiǎo radical (horn radical)
Stroke Count: 7
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jiǎo (third tone) and jué (second tone)
3. Meaning
horn, angle, corner, role, character, unit of measurement
4. Common Words
- 角度 (jiǎo dù) - angle
- 角落 (jiǎo luò) - corner
- 角色 (jué sè) - role, character
- 牛角 (niú jiǎo) - ox horn
- 直角 (zhí jiǎo) - right angle
- 主角 (zhǔ jué) - leading role, protagonist
5. Grammar & Usage
"角" has two main pronunciations: jiǎo and jué
When pronounced jiǎo, it typically refers to physical angles, corners, or horns
When pronounced jué, it often refers to roles in performances or competitions
It can be used as both a noun and a measure word (for certain things like currency in some contexts)
6. Cultural Background
In ancient Chinese culture, horns of animals like oxen and deer were used for various purposes including tools, musical instruments, and decorations
The character "角" appears in many Chinese idioms related to direction, position, and roles
In traditional Chinese opera, "角色" (jué sè) refers to specific role types
The concept of "角" as angle is important in traditional Chinese architecture and art
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 这个房间有四个角落。
Pinyin: Zhè ge fángjiān yǒu sì ge jiǎoluò.
Translation: This room has four corners.
8. Memory Tips
The character "角" originally depicted the shape of animal horns
It has a distinctive shape with a vertical line and several horizontal strokes
To remember the two pronunciations: jiǎo for physical angles/horns, jué for abstract roles
The character itself is its own radical, which can help with recognition