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

Q: What does 胛 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胛 (jiǎ) means "Shoulder blade". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胛 stroke by stroke?

胛 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胛 and 朊?

胛 (jiǎ) and 朊 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 胛?

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

Q: What common words use 胛?

Common words containing 胛 include: 肩胛骨 (jiān jiǎ gǔ) — scapula; shoulder blade; 肩胛 (jiān jiǎ) — shoulder blade; scapula; 胛子 (jiǎ zi) — Shoulder blade.

How to Write 胛

The character 胛 (jiǎ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

胛 is pronounced jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shoulder blade.

Common Words with 胛

肩胛骨 jiān jiǎ gǔ

scapula; shoulder blade

肩胛 jiān jiǎ

shoulder blade; scapula

胛子 jiǎ zi

Shoulder blade

Example Sentences

他的肩胛骨受伤了。

tā de jiān jiǎ gǔ shòu shāng le

His shoulder blade is injured.

他的肩胛很宽。

tā de jiān jiǎ hěn kuān

His shoulder blades are very wide.

猪胛子肉很好吃。

zhū jiǎ zi ròu hěn hǎo chī

Pork shoulder meat is very delicious.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

Practice Writing 胛 (jiǎ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胛

What does 胛 (jiǎ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胛 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胛?

What common words use 胛?

How to Write 胛 (jiǎ)