加 (jiā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 加 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 加 (jiā) means "to add / plus". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 加 stroke by stroke?

加 has 5 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 加 and 劝?

加 (jiā) and 劝 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 加?

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

Q: What common words use 加?

Common words containing 加 include: 参加 (cān jiā) — To join; to attend; to participate.; 加油 (jiā yóu) — cheer on; refuel; make an extra effort; 加班 (jiā bān) — work overtime.

How to Write 加

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

加 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to add / plus.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 加 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 加

参加 cān jiā

To join; to attend; to participate.

加油 jiā yóu

cheer on; refuel; make an extra effort

加班 jiā bān

work overtime

Example Sentences

我想参加这个比赛。

wǒ xiǎng cān jiā zhè ge bǐ sài

I want to participate in this competition.

比赛快开始了，加油！

bǐ sài kuài kāi shǐ le jiā yóu

The match is about to start, go for it!

他今天晚上要加班。

tā jīn tiān wǎn shàng yào jiā bān

He has to work overtime tonight.

Similar Characters

劝 quàn

办 bàn

功 gōng

Practice Writing 加 (jiā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 加

What does 加 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 加 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 加 and 劝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 加?

What common words use 加?

How to Write 加 (jiā)