How to Write 街
The character 街 (jiē) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 行 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
街 is pronounced jiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Street.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 街 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 街
街道
jiē dào
Street
逛街
guàng jiē
To go window shopping or stroll down the street.
街上
jiē shàng
On the street
Example Sentences
这条街道很干净。
zhè tiáo jiē dào hěn gān jìng
This street is very clean.
我周末喜欢逛街。
wǒ zhōu mò xǐ huān guàng jiē
I like going shopping on weekends.
街上的人很多。
jiē shàng de rén hěn duō
There are many people on the street.
Practice Writing 街 (jiē)
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