COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 佳 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 圭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 佳 (jiā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
beautiful
jiāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
jiā
佳
beautiful
Common words
zuì jiā
最佳
optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc)
jiā jié
佳节
festive day; holiday
jiā yáo
佳肴
fine food; delicacies; delicious food
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 佳
Say “jiā” 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 佳
Common words and phrases
zuì jiā
optimum; optimal; peak; best (athlete, movie etc)
jiā jié
festive day; holiday
jiā yáo
fine food; delicacies; delicious food
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“佳”。
Zhège zì shì “jiā”.
This character is “佳”.
我正在学习“佳”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiā” zì.
I am learning the character “佳”.
请写一遍“佳”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiā”.
Please write “佳” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 佳?
佳 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 佳 (jiā) mean?
佳 (jiā) means beautiful.
What is the radical of 佳?
The radical of 佳 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.