嘉 Stroke Order — How to Write 嘉
嘉 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.
嘉 Radical and Character Components
嘉 is a phono-semantic compound: 壴 (drum) carries the meaning, while 加 indicates the sound.
Radical: 口 + 11 more strokes
嘉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiā
Meanings of 嘉 in Chinese
1
jiā嘉
Good, beautiful, or excellent; often used to describe admirable qualities or people, such as in 'good words' (嘉言) or 'distinguished guest' (嘉宾).
今天晚上，我们有幸邀请到几位嘉宾来分享他们的经验。
Tonight, we are honored to invite several distinguished guests to share their experiences.
To praise, commend, or approve.
他因在项目中的突出贡献而受到上级的嘉奖。
He received commendation from his superior for his outstanding contributions to the project.
Auspicious, felicitous, or happy; often used to describe good fortune or a well-matched, happy couple.
新婚燕尔的他们，是天造地设的嘉偶
Newlyweds, they are a perfectly matched and felicitous couple.
Joyful; auspicious, often used to describe a happy gathering or occasion, as in '嘉会'.
朋友们齐聚一堂，度过了一个嘉会，欢声笑语充满整个房间。
Friends gathered together for a joyful reunion, and laughter filled the entire room.
Common Words and Phrases with 嘉
1
An honorable guest; a distinguished visitor.
晚会主持人热情地介绍了出席活动的各位嘉宾。
The host of the evening party warmly introduced all the honored guests attending the event.
2
Gavotte
在十八世纪的欧洲宫廷中，嘉禾舞是一种优雅且流行的舞蹈形式。
In the 18th-century European courts, the gavotte was an elegant and popular dance form.
3
A polite term for a favor or benefit (usually from someone else).
感谢您的嘉惠，使我们的活动得以顺利举行。
Thank you for your kind favor, which enabled our event to proceed smoothly.
4
To commend or praise someone, often officially, for their achievements or good conduct, sometimes with an award or citation.
公司决定嘉奖那些在项目中表现突出的员工。
The company decided to commend and reward employees who excelled in the project.
5
The Jialing River is a major tributary of the Yangtze River, flowing through eastern Sichuan Province, China, and joining the Yangtze in Chongqing.
在初夏的阳光下，嘉陵江波光粼粼，景色宜人。
Under the early summer sun, the Jialing River sparkles, presenting a delightful scene.
6
to praise and encourage
公司嘉勉了本季度表现突出的员工。
The company commended and encouraged employees who performed exceptionally well this quarter.
7
a happily married couple
他们相知相惜数十年，是大家眼中名副其实的嘉耦。
They have known and cherished each other for decades, truly a loving and harmonious couple in everyone's eyes.
8
praise; commend
他的勤奋和才华，获得了老师们的普遍嘉尚。
His diligence and talent received widespread commendation from the teachers.
9
Enjoy and ponder; appreciate and savor.
她喜欢在茶余饭后，嘉玩那些精致的盆栽，感受自然的雅趣
After meals, she enjoys playfully appreciating the exquisite potted plants, savoring the elegant charm of nature.
10
praise and comfort
老师对小明在科技创新比赛中取得的佳绩给予了嘉慰。
The teacher commended and consoled Xiaoming for his excellent achievement in the science and technology innovation competition.
11
praise; commendation; approval
他的勤奋努力得到了老师的嘉许。
His diligence and hard work received the teacher's commendation.
12
Jiayuguan (also Jiayu Pass) is the westernmost end of the Great Wall of China, built during the Ming Dynasty. It is also a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, known for its magnificent fortress, often called "the mightiest pass under heaven."
嘉峪关的雄伟城楼，在夕阳下显得格外壮丽
The majestic city tower of Jiayuguan appears particularly magnificent under the setting sun.
More words with 嘉
- yǒng永jiā嘉Yongjia, Yongjia County
- yuán元jiā嘉Yuanjia, Yuanjia period
- yáng阳jiā嘉Yangjia era
- liú刘gōng公jiā嘉huà话Commendable Sayings of Lord Liu, Liu Gong Jia Hua
- yáng阳jiā嘉yuán元nián年The first year of Yangjia
- jiā嘉lì莉Carrie
- jiā嘉huì会Grand gathering, Splendid occasion
- jiā嘉ǒu偶happy couple, ideal match
- jiā嘉shù澍Beneficial rain, Timely rain
- jiā嘉gǔ谷fine grain, excellent grain
- jiā嘉lùn论excellent remarks, wise words
- jiā嘉yán言wise words, good words
- gè各wèi位jiā嘉bīn宾Dear guests, Distinguished guests
- kě可jiā嘉commendable, praiseworthy
- jiā嘉bīn宾men们guests, speakers
- kāi开mù幕jiā嘉bīn宾Opening guest, Special guest for the opening
- yáng阳jiā嘉nián年jiān间During the Yangjia reign, In the Yangjia era
- yán演jiǎng讲jiā嘉bīn宾Speaker, Guest speaker
Idioms with 嘉
- jiā嘉yán言shàn善xíng行wise words and good deeds
- jiā嘉yán言yì懿xíng行exemplary words and noble deeds
- dǎng谠yán言jiā嘉lùn论just, upright, and persuasive remarks
- jiā嘉yán言shàn善zhuàng状wise words and good deeds
- hēng亨jiā嘉zhī之huì会A splendid gathering of outstanding individuals
- měi美jiǔ酒jiā嘉yáo肴fine wine and delicious dishes
- xiū休zhēng征jiā嘉yìng应Auspicious omens and favorable rewards
- zhǐ旨jiǔ酒jiā嘉yáo肴fine wine and delicious dishes
- zhōng忠yán言jiā嘉mó谟loyal advice and excellent strategies
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Open the tool →Questions about 嘉
What does 嘉 mean in Chinese?
嘉 (jiā) means “Good, beautiful, or excellent” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 嘉?
嘉 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 嘉 have?
嘉 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 嘉?
嘉 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 嘉?
The radical of 嘉 is 口, and 嘉 is a phono-semantic compound.