尕 (gǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尕 (gǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尕 (gǎ) means "Small; little (dialect)". with 5 strokes and the radical 小.

Q: How do you write 尕 stroke by stroke?

尕 has 5 strokes. The radical is 小. 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 尕 and ⺌?

尕 (gǎ) and ⺌ 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 尕?

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

Q: What common words use 尕?

Common words containing 尕 include: 尕娃 (gǎ wá) — Little boy; kid (dialect); 尕面 (gǎ miàn) — Small noodles; 尕店 (gǎ diàn) — Small shop (dialect).

How to Write 尕

The character 尕 (gǎ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 小 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

尕 is pronounced gǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small; little (dialect).

Common Words with 尕

尕娃 gǎ wá

Little boy; kid (dialect)

尕面 gǎ miàn

Small noodles

尕店 gǎ diàn

Small shop (dialect)

Example Sentences

这个尕娃很可爱。

zhè ge gǎ wá hěn kě ài

This little kid is very cute.

我想吃一碗尕面。

wǒ xiǎng chī yī wǎn gǎ miàn

I want to eat a bowl of Ga noodles.

路边有一家尕店。

lù biān yǒu yī jiā gǎ diàn

There is a small shop by the roadside.

Similar Characters

⺌ xiǎo

⺍ xiǎo

小 xiǎo

Practice Writing 尕 (gǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尕

What does 尕 (gǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尕 and ⺌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尕?

What common words use 尕?

How to Write 尕 (gǎ)