COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 驾 is built
Traditional etymology note: 马 (horse) suggests the meaning, while 加 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 驾 (jià) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to harness
jiàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
jià
驾
to harness
Common words
jià shǐ
驾驶
to drive (vehicle); to pilot (ship, airplane etc); driver; pilot; captain
jià zhào
驾照
driver's license
jià yù
驾驭
to urge on (of horse); to drive; to steer; to handle
láo jià
劳驾
excuse me
jià
驾
to harness; to draw (a cart etc); to drive; to pilot
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
驾
驾
驾
驾
驾
驾
驾
驾
LEARNING TIP
Remember 驾
Say “jià” 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 驾
Common words and phrases
jià shǐ
to drive (vehicle); to pilot (ship, airplane etc); driver; pilot; captain
jià zhào
driver's license
jià yù
to urge on (of horse); to drive; to steer; to handle
láo jià
excuse me
jià
to harness; to draw (a cart etc); to drive; to pilot
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“驾”。
Zhège zì shì “jià”.
This character is “驾”.
我正在学习“驾”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jià” zì.
I am learning the character “驾”.
请写一遍“驾”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jià”.
Please write “驾” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 驾?
驾 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 驾 (jià) mean?
驾 (jià) means to harness.
What is the radical of 驾?
The radical of 驾 is 马, associated with Not yet classified.