COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 揭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 曷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 揭 (jiē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to take the lid off
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiē
揭
to take the lid off
Common words
jiē fā
揭发
to expose; to bring to light; to disclose; revelation
jiē lù
揭露
to expose; to unmask; to ferret out; to disclose
jiē shì
揭示
to show; to make known
jiē xiǎo
揭晓
to announce publicly; to publish; to make known; to disclose
jiē
揭
to take the lid off; to expose; to unmask
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
揭
揭
揭
揭
揭
揭
揭
揭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 揭
Say “jiē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 揭
Common words and phrases
jiē fā
to expose; to bring to light; to disclose; revelation
jiē lù
to expose; to unmask; to ferret out; to disclose
jiē shì
to show; to make known
jiē xiǎo
to announce publicly; to publish; to make known; to disclose
jiē
to take the lid off; to expose; to unmask
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“揭”。
Zhège zì shì “jiē”.
This character is “揭”.
我正在学习“揭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiē” zì.
I am learning the character “揭”.
请写一遍“揭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiē”.
Please write “揭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 揭?
揭 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 揭 (jiē) mean?
揭 (jiē) means to take the lid off.
What is the radical of 揭?
The radical of 揭 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.