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

Q: What does 呷 (gā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呷 (gā) means "to sip / to swallow". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呷 stroke by stroke?

呷 has 8 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 呷 and 吁?

呷 (gā) and 吁 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 呷?

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

Q: What common words use 呷?

Common words containing 呷 include: 呷一口 (gā yī kǒu) — to take a sip; 呷茶 (gā chá) — to sip tea; 呷汤 (gā tāng) — to sip soup.

How to Write 呷

The character 呷 (gā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

呷 is pronounced gā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sip / to swallow.

Common Words with 呷

呷一口 gā yī kǒu

to take a sip

呷茶 gā chá

to sip tea

呷汤 gā tāng

to sip soup

Example Sentences

他呷了一口热咖啡。

tā gā le yī kǒu rè kā fēi

He took a sip of hot coffee.

爷爷在阳台上呷茶。

yé yé zài yáng tái shàng gā chá

Grandpa is sipping tea on the balcony.

她轻轻地呷了一口汤。

tā qīng qīng dì gā le yī kǒu tāng

She took a small sip of the soup.

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 呷 (gā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呷

What does 呷 (gā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呷 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呷?

What common words use 呷?

How to Write 呷 (gā)