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

Q: What does 迦 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迦 (jiā) means "(Phonetic used in transliterations)". with 8 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迦 stroke by stroke?

迦 has 8 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迦 and 巡?

迦 (jiā) and 巡 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 迦?

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

Q: What common words use 迦?

Common words containing 迦 include: 迦南 (jiā nán) — Canaan; 释迦 (shì jiā) — Shakya (clan name); sugar apple (fruit); 迦太基 (jiā tài jī) — Carthage.

How to Write 迦

The character 迦 (jiā) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迦 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means (Phonetic used in transliterations).

Common Words with 迦

迦南 jiā nán

Canaan

释迦 shì jiā

Shakya (clan name); sugar apple (fruit)

迦太基 jiā tài jī

Carthage

Example Sentences

他去过迦南地。

tā qù guò jiā nán dì

He has been to the land of Canaan.

他在看释迦牟尼像。

tā zài kàn shì jiā mù ní xiàng

He is looking at the statue of Shakyamuni.

这是迦太基古城。

zhè shì jiā tài jī gǔ chéng

This is the ancient city of Carthage.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

达 dá

迁 qiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迦

What does 迦 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迦 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迦?

What common words use 迦?

How to Write 迦 (jiā)