疥 (jiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 疥 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疥 (jiè) means "scabies". with 9 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疥 stroke by stroke?

疥 has 9 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疥 and 疔?

疥 (jiè) and 疔 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 疥?

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

Q: What common words use 疥?

Common words containing 疥 include: 疥疮 (jiè chuāng) — scabies; 疥癣 (jiè xuǎn) — scabies and ringworm; 疥虫 (jiè chóng) — scabies mite.

How to Write 疥

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

疥 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means scabies.

Common Words with 疥

疥疮 jiè chuāng

scabies

疥癣 jiè xuǎn

scabies and ringworm

疥虫 jiè chóng

scabies mite

Example Sentences

他身上长了疥疮。

tā shēn shàng zhǎng le jiè chuāng

He has scabies on his body.

这种药可以治疥癣。

zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ zhì jiè xuǎn

This medicine can treat scabies and ringworm.

疥虫会引起皮肤痒。

jiè chóng huì yǐn qǐ pí fū yǎng

Scabies mites cause itchy skin.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

Practice Writing 疥 (jiè)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 疥 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 疥

What does 疥 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疥 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疥?

What common words use 疥?

How to Write 疥 (jiè)