How to Write 假
The character 假 (jiǎ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
假 is pronounced jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means fake; false; holiday; vacation.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: jiǎ, jià.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 假 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 假
Example Sentences
古玩市场上很难辨别文物的真假。
gǔ wán shì chǎng shàng hěn nán biàn bié wén wù de zhēn jiǎ
It is difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake cultural relics in the antique market.
假如明天不下雨，我们就去郊游。
jiǎ rú míng tiān bù xià yǔ wǒ men jiù qù jiāo yóu
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go on an outing.
暑假是一个放松身心的好假期。
shǔ jià shì yí gè fàng sōng shēn xīn de hǎo jià qī
Summer vacation is a great time to relax the body and mind.
他因为生病向公司请假三天。
tā yīn wèi shēng bìng xiàng gōng sī qǐng jià sān tiān
He took three days off from work because he was sick.
Practice Writing 假 (jiǎ)
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