荚 (jiá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 荚 (jiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荚 (jiá) means "Pod; legume". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荚 stroke by stroke?

荚 has 9 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 荚 and 兹?

荚 (jiá) and 兹 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 荚?

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 荚?

Common words containing 荚 include: 豆荚 (dòu jiá) — bean pod; 皂荚 (zào jiá) — Honey locust; 荚果 (jiá guǒ) — Pod; legume (botany).

How to Write 荚

The character 荚 (jiá) is written with 9 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

荚 is pronounced jiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pod; legume.

Common Words with 荚

豆荚 dòu jiá

bean pod

皂荚 zào jiá

Honey locust

荚果 jiá guǒ

Pod; legume (botany)

Example Sentences

豆荚里有几颗豆子。

dòu jiá lǐ yǒu jǐ kē dòu zi

There are a few beans in the pod.

皂荚可以用来洗衣服。

zào jiá kě yǐ yòng lái xǐ yī fú

Honey locust pods can be used to wash clothes.

豌豆是一种荚果。

wān dòu shì yī zhǒng jiá guǒ

Peas are a type of legume.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荚

What does 荚 (jiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荚 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荚?

What common words use 荚?

How to Write 荚 (jiá)