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嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
嘎 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

嘎 Stroke Order — How to Write 嘎

Stroke Order

嘎 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

嘎 Radical and Character Components

Components:口戛

嘎 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 戛 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 11 more strokes

嘎 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • gā
  • gá
  • gǎ

Meanings of 嘎 in Chinese

1

gā嘎

Used in the onomatopoeic term 'gāgā' to describe the quacking sound of ducks, geese, and similar birds.
池塘里的鸭子嘎嘎地叫着
The ducks in the pond are quacking.
Onomatopoeia for a short, sharp, and loud sound, often used to describe sudden actions or noises like a screech, creak, or a sudden stop.
他嘎地一声把抽屉拉开了。
He yanked open the drawer with a screech.
2

gá嘎

Used to describe a small, short, or stubby object, similar to '尜' (gá) which often refers to a small wooden piece or toy.
小明把木头削成了一个小嘎儿，玩得不亦乐乎。
Xiao Ming carved the wood into a small 'ga' (a small, stubby toy) and played with great delight.
3

gǎ嘎

eccentric and ill-tempered; bad-tempered
她的脾气有点嘎，不容易接近
She's a bit ill-tempered and eccentric, making her hard to approach.
Naughty; mischievous. Used to describe someone, especially a child, who is playfully mischievous or full of pranks.
这孩子真嘎，又把玩具藏起来了。
This child is really mischievous, hiding the toys again.

Common Words and Phrases with 嘎

1
gā嘎bā巴
Gābā (嘎巴) is an onomatopoeia for a snapping or cracking sound, like a breaking branch. It can also colloquially refer to a hardened crust or patch, such as dried paste.
他一脚踩下去，枯枝发出嘎巴一声断了
He stepped on it, and the dry branch broke with a crisp snap.
2
gā嘎dēng噔
An onomatopoeic sound like a snap or crack; also used to describe a sudden jolt or shock.
他一不小心，踩到了地上的枯枝，只听“嘎噔”一声，枯枝应声而断。
He accidentally stepped on a dry branch on the ground, and with a 'gadeng' sound, the branch snapped.
3
gā嘎gā嘎
the sound of a duck or other waterfowl, like 'quack' or 'gaggle'
池塘里的鸭子嘎嘎地叫着，游来游去
The duck in the pond was quacking loudly as it swam around.
4
gā嘎lā啦
Onomatopoeia describing the rumbling or rattling sound of thunder, wheels, or objects vibrating.
雷声嘎啦作响，雨点噼里啪啦地落了下来。
The thunder rumbled, and raindrops started pattering down.
5
gǎ嘎qī七mǎ马bā八
at sixes and sevens; in a state of disorder or confusion
他的房间总是嘎七马八的，很难找到东西。
His room is always disorganized and messy, making it hard to find things.
6
gā嘎rán然
Describes a loud, clear sound (like a quack) or the sudden cessation of a sound.
音乐声嘎然而止，舞池中的人们都停了下来
The music abruptly stopped, and everyone on the dance floor paused.
7
gā嘎zhā渣ér儿
scab; the crispy crust on baked or fried food
锅底的米饭有点嘎渣儿，脆脆的很好吃。
The rice at the bottom of the pot has a bit of 'gāzhār', it's crispy and quite delicious.
8
gā嘎zhī吱
A creaking sound.
老旧的木地板被踩上去时，发出了嘎吱嘎吱的声音。
When stepped on, the old wooden floor let out a creaking sound.

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Questions about 嘎

What does 嘎 mean in Chinese?

嘎 (gā) means “Onomatopoeia for a short” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 嘎?

嘎 has 3 pronunciations: gā, gá, gǎ.

How many strokes does 嘎 have?

嘎 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 嘎?

嘎 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 嘎?

The radical of 嘎 is 口, and 嘎 is a phono-semantic compound.