伽 (gā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伽 (gā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伽 (gā) means "used in transliterations (e.g., yoga, gamma)". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伽 stroke by stroke?

伽 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 伽 and 仔?

伽 (gā) and 仔 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 伽?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 伽?

Common words containing 伽 include: 瑜伽 (yú jiā) — yoga; 伽马 (gā mǎ) — gamma; 僧伽 (sēng gā) — Sangha (Buddhist community).

How to Write 伽

The character 伽 (gā) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

伽 is pronounced gā in Mandarin Chinese. It means used in transliterations (e.g., yoga, gamma).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: gā, jiā.

Common Words with 伽

瑜伽 yú jiā

yoga

伽马 gā mǎ

gamma

僧伽 sēng gā

Sangha (Buddhist community)

Example Sentences

我喜欢做瑜伽。

wǒ xǐ huān zuò yú jiā

I like doing yoga.

这是伽马射线。

zhè shì gā mǎ shè xiàn

This is gamma radiation.

僧伽在寺庙里。

sēng gā zài sì miào lǐ

The Sangha is in the temple.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

Practice Writing 伽 (gā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伽

What does 伽 (gā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伽 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伽?

What common words use 伽?

How to Write 伽 (gā)