jiao
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of jiao
First recorded in 1970–75; from Chinese jiǎo
Vocabulary lists containing jiao
Example Sentences
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They call it a xiangqin jiao, which translates to “matchmaking corner.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
In Mandarin, this quality is called jiao jing, sometimes translated from Mandarin as “chew power.”
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2017
Like many dishes here, the “dry-fried” chicken numbs the palate with tingling hua jiao, or Sichuan peppercorns.
From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2016
They arrive cooked al dente with onions and peppers and mixed with la jiao you, hot pepper–infused oil, and a hint of something sweet.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2015
She taught them to jiao ren\ Though there was only one relative to name, Helen would ask, Who’s that? as Theresa entered the room.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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