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How to Write 甲 (jiǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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jiǎ

first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]

Common words

zhǐ jiǎ

指甲

fingernail

jiǎ

first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); first (in a list, as a party to a contract etc); letter "A" or roman "I" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 甲

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 甲 is not available yet. Focus on its 5-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “jiǎ” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 甲

Say “jiǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 甲

Common words and phrases

指甲

zhǐ jiǎ

fingernail

jiǎ

first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; (used for an unspecified person or thing); first (in a list, as a party to a contract etc); letter "A" or roman "I" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“甲”。

Zhège zì shì “jiǎ”.

This character is “甲”.

我正在学习“甲”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎ” zì.

I am learning the character “甲”.

请写一遍“甲”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎ”.

Please write “甲” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 甲?

甲 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 甲 (jiǎ) mean?

甲 (jiǎ) means first of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1].

What is the radical of 甲?

The radical of 甲 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.