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

Q: What does 葭 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葭 (jiā) means "reed". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葭 stroke by stroke?

葭 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葭 and 荷?

葭 (jiā) and 荷 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 葭?

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

Q: What common words use 葭?

Common words containing 葭 include: 蒹葭 (jiān jiā) — Reeds and rushes; 葭草 (jiā cǎo) — reed grass; 葭月 (jiā yuè) — the 11th month of the lunar calendar.

How to Write 葭

The character 葭 (jiā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

葭 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means reed.

Common Words with 葭

蒹葭 jiān jiā

Reeds and rushes

葭草 jiā cǎo

reed grass

葭月 jiā yuè

the 11th month of the lunar calendar

Example Sentences

蒹葭在水边。

jiān jiā zài shuǐ biān

Reeds are by the water.

岸边长满葭草。

àn biān zhǎng mǎn jiā cǎo

The shore is covered with reeds.

葭月是十一月。

jiā yuè shì shí yī yuè

Jiayue is the eleventh month.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葭

What does 葭 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葭 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葭?

What common words use 葭?

How to Write 葭 (jiā)