COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 姐 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 且 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 姐 (jiě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
older sister
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiě
姐
older sister
Common words
jiě jie
姐姐
older sister
jiě mèi
姐妹
sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc)
xiǎo jiě
小姐
young lady; miss; (slang) prostitute
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
姐
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姐
姐
姐
姐
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姐
LEARNING TIP
Remember 姐
Say “jiě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 姐
Common words and phrases
jiě jie
older sister
jiě mèi
sisters; siblings; sister (school, city etc)
xiǎo jiě
young lady; miss; (slang) prostitute
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“姐”。
Zhège zì shì “jiě”.
This character is “姐”.
我正在学习“姐”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiě” zì.
I am learning the character “姐”.
请写一遍“姐”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiě”.
Please write “姐” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 姐?
姐 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 姐 (jiě) mean?
姐 (jiě) means older sister.
What is the radical of 姐?
The radical of 姐 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.