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

Q: What does 痂 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痂 (jiā) means "scab". with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痂 stroke by stroke?

痂 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痂 and 疙?

痂 (jiā) and 疙 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 痂?

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

Q: What common words use 痂?

Common words containing 痂 include: 结痂 (jié jiā) — To form a scab.; 痂皮 (jiā pí) — scab; 伤痂 (shāng jiā) — Scab..

How to Write 痂

The character 痂 (jiā) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痂 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means scab.

Common Words with 痂

结痂 jié jiā

To form a scab.

痂皮 jiā pí

scab

伤痂 shāng jiā

Scab.

Example Sentences

伤口已经结痂了。

shāng kǒu yǐ jīng jié jiā le

The wound has already scabbed over.

痂皮快要脱落了。

jiā pí kuài yào tuō là le

The scab is about to fall off.

别去抠那个伤痂。

bié qù kōu nà ge shāng jiā

Don't pick at that scab.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痂

What does 痂 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痂 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痂?

What common words use 痂?

How to Write 痂 (jiā)