COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荚 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (plant) suggests the meaning, while 夹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 荚 (jiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pod (botany)
jiáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiá
荚
pod (botany)
Common words
jiá
荚
pod (botany)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荚
Say “jiá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 荚
Common words and phrases
jiá
pod (botany)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“荚”。
Zhège zì shì “jiá”.
This character is “荚”.
我正在学习“荚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiá” zì.
I am learning the character “荚”.
请写一遍“荚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiá”.
Please write “荚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荚?
荚 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荚 (jiá) mean?
荚 (jiá) means pod (botany).
What is the radical of 荚?
The radical of 荚 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.