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

Q: What does 甲 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 甲 (jiǎ) means "first / shell / armor". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 甲 stroke by stroke?

甲 has 5 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 甲 and 田?

甲 (jiǎ) and 田 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 甲?

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

Q: What common words use 甲?

Common words containing 甲 include: 指甲 (zhǐ jiǎ) — fingernail; 甲方 (jiǎ fāng) — Party A (in a contract); 甲板 (jiǎ bǎn) — deck (of a ship).

How to Write 甲

The character 甲 (jiǎ) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 田 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

甲 is pronounced jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means first / shell / armor.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 甲 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 甲

指甲 zhǐ jiǎ

fingernail

甲方 jiǎ fāng

Party A (in a contract)

甲板 jiǎ bǎn

deck (of a ship)

Example Sentences

你的指甲该剪了。

nǐ de zhǐ jiǎ gāi jiǎn le

Your nails need to be trimmed.

甲方同意了合同内容。

jiǎ fāng tóng yì le hé tóng nèi róng

Party A agreed to the contents of the contract.

我们在甲板上看海。

wǒ men zài jiǎ bǎn shàng kàn hǎi

We are looking at the sea from the deck.

Similar Characters

田 tián

由 yóu

申 shēn

Practice Writing 甲 (jiǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甲

What does 甲 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甲 and 田?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甲?

What common words use 甲?

How to Write 甲 (jiǎ)