How to Write 夹
The character 夹 (jiā) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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
夹 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to clip / to sandwich / folder.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiā, jiá.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 夹 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 夹
Example Sentences
请用文件夹子把这些松散的资料整理好。
qǐng yòng wén jiàn jiā zi bǎ zhè xiē sōng sǎn de zī liào zhěng lǐ hǎo
Please use a folder to organize these loose documents.
我军采取了前后夹攻的战术，大获全胜。
wǒ jūn cǎi qǔ le qián hòu jiā gōng de zhàn shù dà huò quán shèng
Our army adopted the tactic of attacking from both front and rear and won a great victory.
春秋季节，穿一件薄薄的夹衣正合适。
chūn qiū jì jié chuān yī jiàn báo báo de jiá yī zhèng hé shì
In spring and autumn, wearing a thin lined jacket is just right.
这个行李箱底部有一个隐藏的防盗夹层。
zhè ge xíng lǐ xiāng dǐ bù yǒu yí gè yǐn cáng de fáng dào jiā céng
There is a hidden anti-theft compartment at the bottom of this suitcase.
Practice Writing 夹 (jiā)
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