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

Q: What does 镓 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镓 (jiā) means "Gallium". with 15 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镓 stroke by stroke?

镓 has 15 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 镓 and 锖?

镓 (jiā) and 锖 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 镓?

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

Q: What common words use 镓?

Common words containing 镓 include: 镓元素 (jiā yuán sù) — Gallium (element); 镓金属 (jiā jīn shǔ) — Gallium metal; 氮化镓 (dàn huà jiā) — Gallium nitride.

How to Write 镓

The character 镓 (jiā) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

镓 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gallium.

Common Words with 镓

镓元素 jiā yuán sù

Gallium (element)

镓金属 jiā jīn shǔ

Gallium metal

氮化镓 dàn huà jiā

Gallium nitride

Example Sentences

镓元素在科技中很重要。

jiā yuán sù zài kē jì zhōng hěn zhòng yào

Gallium is very important in technology.

镓金属在手上会融化。

jiā jīn shǔ zài shǒu shàng huì róng huà

Gallium metal melts in your hand.

这个充电器用了氮化镓。

zhè ge chōng diàn qì yòng le dàn huà jiā

This charger uses Gallium Nitride (GaN).

Similar Characters

锖 qiāng

锗 zhě

锘 nuò

Practice Writing 镓 (jiā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镓

What does 镓 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镓 and 锖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镓?

What common words use 镓?

How to Write 镓 (jiā)