皆 (jiē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 皆 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 皆 (jiē) means "all / both / every". with 9 strokes and the radical 白.

Q: How do you write 皆 stroke by stroke?

皆 has 9 strokes. The radical is 白. 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 皆 and 皂?

皆 (jiē) and 皂 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 皆?

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

Q: What common words use 皆?

Common words containing 皆 include: 皆大欢喜 (jiē dà huān xǐ) — everyone is happy / to everyone's satisfaction; 人尽皆知 (rén jǐn jiē zhī) — known to everyone; well-known; 皆可 (jiē kě) — all are acceptable / all are possible.

How to Write 皆

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

皆 is pronounced jiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means all / both / every.

Common Words with 皆

皆大欢喜 jiē dà huān xǐ

everyone is happy / to everyone's satisfaction

人尽皆知 rén jǐn jiē zhī

known to everyone; well-known

皆可 jiē kě

all are acceptable / all are possible

Example Sentences

比赛结果皆大欢喜。

bǐ sài jié guǒ jiē dà huān xǐ

The competition results made everyone happy.

这件事人尽皆知。

zhè jiàn shì rén jǐn jiē zhī

Everyone knows about this matter.

这两种方法皆可。

zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng fǎ jiē kě

Both methods are acceptable.

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Practice Writing 皆 (jiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 皆

What does 皆 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 皆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 皆 and 皂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 皆?

What common words use 皆?

How to Write 皆 (jiē)