COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夹 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 夫 stuck between two others 丷
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How to Write 夹 (jiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to press from either side
jiáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiá / jiā
夹
to press from either side
Common words
jiā zá
夹杂
to mix together (disparate substances); to mingle; a mix; to be tangled up with
jiā zi
夹子
clip; clamp; tongs; folder
jiá
夹
double-layered (quilt); lined (garment)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夹
夹
夹
夹
夹
夹
夹
夹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 夹
Say “jiá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夹
Common words and phrases
jiā zá
to mix together (disparate substances); to mingle; a mix; to be tangled up with
jiā zi
clip; clamp; tongs; folder
jiá
double-layered (quilt); lined (garment)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夹”。
Zhège zì shì “jiá”.
This character is “夹”.
我正在学习“夹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiá” zì.
I am learning the character “夹”.
请写一遍“夹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiá”.
Please write “夹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夹?
夹 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 夹 (jiá) mean?
夹 (jiá) means to press from either side.
What is the radical of 夹?
The radical of 夹 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.