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

Q: What does 铗 (jiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铗 (jiá) means "Pincers / Sword handle". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铗 stroke by stroke?

铗 has 11 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 铗 and 钙?

铗 (jiá) and 钙 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 铗?

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 铗?

Common words containing 铗 include: 铗子 (jiá zi) — Pincers / Tongs; 火铗 (huǒ jiá) — Fire tongs; 铁铗 (tiě jiá) — iron tongs / iron pincers.

How to Write 铗

The character 铗 (jiá) is written with 11 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铗 is pronounced jiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pincers / Sword handle.

Common Words with 铗

铗子 jiá zi

Pincers / Tongs

火铗 huǒ jiá

Fire tongs

铁铗 tiě jiá

iron tongs / iron pincers

Example Sentences

请用铗子夹住它。

qǐng yòng jiá zi jiā zhù tā

Please use the pincers to hold it.

厨师拿着火铗。

chú shī ná zháo huǒ jiá

The chef is holding fire tongs.

铁铗很有力。

tiě jiá hěn yǒu lì

The iron tongs are very powerful.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铗 (jiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铗

What does 铗 (jiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铗 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铗?

What common words use 铗?

How to Write 铗 (jiá)