岬 (jiǎ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岬 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岬 (jiǎ) means "Cape / Headland". with 8 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岬 stroke by stroke?

岬 has 8 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岬 and 屹?

岬 (jiǎ) and 屹 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 岬?

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

Q: What common words use 岬?

Common words containing 岬 include: 岬角 (jiǎ jiǎo) — Cape / Promontory; 海岬 (hǎi jiǎ) — Cape / Promontory; 岬湾 (jiǎ wān) — Headland and bay.

How to Write 岬

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

岬 is pronounced jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cape / Headland.

Common Words with 岬

岬角 jiǎ jiǎo

Cape / Promontory

海岬 hǎi jiǎ

Cape / Promontory

岬湾 jiǎ wān

Headland and bay

Example Sentences

船绕过了那个岬角。

chuán rào guò le nà ge jiǎ jiǎo

The ship sailed around that cape.

海岬的风景很美。

hǎi jiǎ de fēng jǐng hěn měi

The scenery at the cape is very beautiful.

这里是一个小岬湾。

zhè lǐ shì yí gè xiǎo jiǎ wān

This is a small cove.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岬 (jiǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岬

What does 岬 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岬 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岬?

What common words use 岬?

How to Write 岬 (jiǎ)