Common Meanings
1
qié伽
Agarwood, specifically kynam (伽南香), a fragrant resinous wood.
这种伽南香的味道非常独特。
The scent of this kynam is very unique.
When pronounced qié, '伽' is part of '伽蓝' (qié lán), a short form of the Sanskrit 'saṃghārāma,' which refers to a monastery or a Buddhist temple, originally a garden where monks resided.
这座古老的伽蓝依山而建，环境清幽。
This ancient monastery is built against the mountains, offering a serene and secluded environment.
2
jiā伽
Gayageum (伽倻) is a traditional Korean plucked zither, similar to the Chinese guzheng.
她在乐器店看到了伽倻琴，对其独特的音色很感兴趣
She saw a gayageum in the musical instrument store and was very interested in its unique timbre.
3
gā伽
Gamma (as in gamma rays), a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by radioactive substances, used in fields like industry and medicine.
医生利用伽马射线治疗某些疾病。
Doctors use gamma rays to treat certain diseases.