COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茄 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 加 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茄 (qié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
phonetic character used in loanwords for the sound "jia", although 夾|夹[jia2] is more common
qiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
qié
茄
phonetic character used in loanwords for the sound "jia", although 夾|夹[jia2] is more common
Common words
fān qié
番茄
tomato
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茄
Say “qié” 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 茄
Common words and phrases
fān qié
tomato
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“茄”。
Zhège zì shì “qié”.
This character is “茄”.
我正在学习“茄”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qié” zì.
I am learning the character “茄”.
请写一遍“茄”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qié”.
Please write “茄” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茄?
茄 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 茄 (qié) mean?
茄 (qié) means phonetic character used in loanwords for the sound "jia", although 夾|夹[jia2] is more common.
What is the radical of 茄?
The radical of 茄 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.