How to Write 枷
The character 枷 (jiā) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
枷 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means cangue (ancient wooden collar for punishment).
Common Words with 枷
枷锁
jiā suǒ
shackles; chains; fetters
披枷
pī jiā
to wear a cangue
枷号
jiā hào
to be pilloried; wearing a cangue in public
Example Sentences
他打破了旧的枷锁。
tā dǎ pò le jiù de jiā suǒ
He broke the old chains.
古代犯人要披枷。
gǔ dài fàn rén yào pī jiā
Ancient prisoners had to wear a cangue (wooden stock).
枷号是古代的刑罚。
jiā hào shì gǔ dài de xíng fá
Wearing a cangue was an ancient form of punishment.
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