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

Q: What does 家 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 家 (jiā) means "Home / Family". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 家 stroke by stroke?

家 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 家 and 宓?

家 (jiā) and 宓 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 家?

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

Q: What common words use 家?

Common words containing 家 include: 家人 (jiā rén) — Family members; 回家 (huí jiā) — To go home.; 大家 (dà jiā) — Everyone.

How to Write 家

The character 家 (jiā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

家 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Home / Family.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 家 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 家

家人 jiā rén

Family members

回家 huí jiā

To go home.

大家 dà jiā

Everyone

Example Sentences

我爱我的家人。

wǒ ài wǒ de jiā rén

I love my family.

我想回家睡觉。

wǒ xiǎng huí jiā shuì jiào

I want to go home and sleep.

大家好！

dà jiā hǎo

Hello everyone!

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 家 (jiā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 家

What does 家 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 家 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 家 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 家?

What common words use 家?

How to Write 家 (jiā)