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

Q: What does 阶 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阶 (jiē) means "step; stairs; rank". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阶 stroke by stroke?

阶 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阶 and 邓?

阶 (jiē) and 邓 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 阶?

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

Q: What common words use 阶?

Common words containing 阶 include: 台阶 (tái jiē) — steps; stairs; 阶段 (jiē duàn) — stage; phase; period; 阶级 (jiē jí) — social class.

How to Write 阶

The character 阶 (jiē) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

阶 is pronounced jiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means step; stairs; rank.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 阶 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 阶

台阶 tái jiē

steps; stairs

阶段 jiē duàn

stage; phase; period

阶级 jiē jí

social class

Example Sentences

请小心脚下的台阶。

qǐng xiǎo xīn jiǎo xià de tái jiē

Please watch your step on the stairs.

学习到了新阶段。

xué xí dào le xīn jiē duàn

Learning has reached a new stage.

这是一个社会阶级。

zhè shì yí gè shè huì jiē jí

This is a social class.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 阶 (jiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阶

What does 阶 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阶 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阶?

What common words use 阶?

How to Write 阶 (jiē)