姐 (jiě) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 姐 (jiě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姐 (jiě) means "elder sister". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姐 stroke by stroke?

姐 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姐 and 奸?

姐 (jiě) and 奸 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 姐?

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

Q: What common words use 姐?

Common words containing 姐 include: 姐姐 (jiě jiě) — elder sister; 小姐 (xiǎo jiě) — Miss; young lady; 姐弟 (jiě dì) — elder sister and younger brother.

How to Write 姐

The character 姐 (jiě) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

姐 is pronounced jiě in Mandarin Chinese. It means elder sister.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 姐 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 姐

姐姐 jiě jiě

elder sister

小姐 xiǎo jiě

Miss; young lady

姐弟 jiě dì

elder sister and younger brother

Example Sentences

我姐姐在北京工作。

wǒ jiě jiě zài běi jīng gōng zuò

My older sister works in Beijing.

王小姐，你好。

wáng xiǎo jiě nǐ hǎo

Hello, Miss Wang.

他们是姐弟。

tā men shì jiě dì

They are sister and brother.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

Practice Writing 姐 (jiě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姐

What does 姐 (jiě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姐 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姐?

What common words use 姐?

How to Write 姐 (jiě)