How to Write 跏
The character 跏 (jiā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
跏 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sit cross-legged.
Common Words with 跏
跏趺
jiā fū
sitting cross-legged (lotus position)
跏坐
jiā zuò
to sit cross-legged
跏趺坐
jiā fū zuò
lotus position (meditation)
Example Sentences
他正在跏趺而坐。
tā zhèng zài jiā fū ér zuò
He is sitting cross-legged.
这种跏坐很舒服。
zhè zhǒng jiā zuò hěn shū fú
This cross-legged sitting position is very comfortable.
老师教我们跏趺坐。
lǎo shī jiào wǒ men jiā fū zuò
The teacher taught us how to sit in the lotus position.
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