架 (jià) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 架 (jià) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 架 (jià) means "shelf; frame; to support". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 架 stroke by stroke?

架 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 架 and 杆?

架 (jià) and 杆 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 架?

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

Q: What common words use 架?

Common words containing 架 include: 书架 (shū jià) — Bookshelf; 衣架 (yī jià) — Clothes hanger; 打架 (dǎ jià) — to fight; to scuffle.

How to Write 架

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

架 is pronounced jià in Mandarin Chinese. It means shelf; frame; to support.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 架 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 架

书架 shū jià

Bookshelf

衣架 yī jià

Clothes hanger

打架 dǎ jià

to fight; to scuffle

Example Sentences

书架上有很多书。

shū jià shàng yǒu hěn duō shū

There are many books on the bookshelf.

请把衣服挂在衣架上。

qǐng bǎ yī fú guà zài yī jià shàng

Please hang the clothes on the hanger.

小朋友不要打架。

xiǎo péng yǒu bú yào dǎ jià

Children, don't fight.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 架 (jià)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 架

What does 架 (jià) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 架 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 架 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 架?

What common words use 架?

How to Write 架 (jià)