COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 家 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 豕 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 家 (jiā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiā
家
home
Common words
dà jiā
大家
everyone; influential family; great expert
jiā rén
家人
family member; (old) servant
bān jiā
搬家
to move house; to relocate; to remove (sth)
guó jiā
国家
country; nation; state
huà jiā
画家
painter
jiā jù
家具
furniture
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
家
家
家
家
家
家
家
家
LEARNING TIP
Remember 家
Say “jiā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 家
Common words and phrases
dà jiā
everyone; influential family; great expert
jiā rén
family member; (old) servant
bān jiā
to move house; to relocate; to remove (sth)
guó jiā
country; nation; state
huà jiā
painter
jiā jù
furniture
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“家”。
Zhège zì shì “jiā”.
This character is “家”.
我正在学习“家”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiā” zì.
I am learning the character “家”.
请写一遍“家”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiā”.
Please write “家” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 家?
家 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 家 (jiā) mean?
家 (jiā) means home.
What is the radical of 家?
The radical of 家 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.