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斝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

斝 Stroke Order — How to Write 斝

Stroke Order

斝 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 斗, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

斝 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiǎ

Meanings of 斝 in Chinese

1

jiǎ斝

An ancient Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel, typically featuring a spout, handle, and three legs, used for holding and warming wine. It also served as a general term for a wine cup or goblet, sometimes historically referred to as a type of jade goblet.
古代青铜斝常用于祭祀或宴饮，是古人盛酒温酒的重要器皿。
Ancient bronze 'jia' were often used in sacrificial ceremonies or banquets, serving as important vessels for the ancients to hold and warm wine.
An ancient variant of '稼' (jià), referring to crops or grain.
农民们看着田里成熟的斝，脸上露出欣慰的笑容。
Farmers look at the ripe crops in the field, a relieved smile appearing on their faces.

Idioms with 斝

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Questions about 斝

What does 斝 mean in Chinese?

斝 (jiǎ) means “An ancient variant of '稼' (jià)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 斝?

斝 is pronounced jiǎ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 斝 have?

斝 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 斝?

斝 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 斗. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 斝?

The radical of 斝 is 斗.