佳 Stroke Order — How to Write 佳
佳 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.
佳 Radical and Character Components
佳 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 圭 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 6 more strokes
佳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiā
Meanings of 佳 in Chinese
1
jiā佳
Beautiful, good, excellent, fine; indicating something of high quality or pleasing nature.
这幅画真是佳作，令人赞叹不已
This painting is truly a masterpiece, leaving people full of praise.
Common Words and Phrases with 佳
1
cemetery; graveyard
家人为他在山坡上寻得一处清幽的佳城。
The family found a tranquil and secluded burial ground for him on the hillside.
2
a much-told tale; a story that is widely praised and talked about
他们之间的爱情故事，至今仍被传为一段佳话。
Their love story is still widely recounted as a beautiful tale.
3
happy festival time
在佳节期间，家家户户都洋溢着欢乐的气氛。
During the festive season, every household is filled with a joyful atmosphere.
4
a delightful situation or an enjoyable stage
经过多年的努力，他终于达到了人生的佳境
After years of hard work, he finally reached an ideal state in life.
5
a well-worded phrase or beautiful line
这篇散文的结尾部分有一句值得反复品味的佳句
The concluding part of this prose piece contains an exquisite line worth savoring repeatedly.
6
a beautiful woman
舞台上，身着盛装的佳丽们展示了她们独特的风采
On the stage, the elegantly dressed belles showcased their unique charm.
7
good and beautiful; excellent
花园里盛开着佳美的鲜花，芬芳四溢
Beautiful flowers are blooming in the garden, filling the air with their fragrance.
8
excellent and exquisite; fine and wonderful
这首诗的意境深远，用词更是佳妙无比。
The artistic conception of this poem is profound, and its word choice is exceptionally exquisite.
9
Jiamusi, a prefecture-level city in eastern Heilongjiang Province, China, known for its wood processing and papermaking industries.
佳木斯位于黑龙江省东部，冬季降雪量很大
Jiamusi is located in the eastern part of Heilongjiang Province, and experiences heavy snowfall in winter.
10
good wine; fine brew
这款陈年佳酿口感醇厚，回味悠长，深受品酒师的喜爱。
This aged fine wine has a rich taste and a long aftertaste, deeply loved by sommeliers.
11
a happily married couple
这对佳偶在社区里有口皆碑，他们的爱情故事激励了许多人。
This ideal couple is highly praised in the community, and their love story has inspired many people.
12
a fine product; an excellent item
这次展览汇集了来自世界各地的艺术佳品。
This exhibition gathered artistic masterpieces from all over the world.
13
An auspicious or propitious date, especially for a wedding or a romantic meeting.
他们的佳期定在了明年春天。
Their wedding date is set for next spring.
14
A talented individual or a person of great potential.
那位年轻的学徒虽然经验尚浅，但悟性极高，被师傅视为未来的佳器，寄予厚望。
Although that young apprentice is still inexperienced, his understanding is exceptionally high, and he is regarded by his master as a valuable asset for the future, with high hopes placed upon him.
15
Delightful interest or charm; exquisite taste.
品味诗词，感受其中蕴含的无限佳趣。
Savoring poetry, one can feel the boundless delightful charm it contains.
16
A beautiful woman; also an admirable or beloved person.
古诗中常有对佳人的赞美，或描绘其容颜，或抒发思念之情。
Ancient poems often praise beautiful women, either depicting their appearance or expressing feelings of longing.
More words with 佳
- qiàn欠jiā佳Poor, Subpar
- zuì最jiā佳best, optimal
- jiā佳yáo肴delicacy, fine food
- jiā佳zuò作masterpiece, fine work
- bù不jiā佳poor, bad
- jí极jiā佳Excellent, Superb
- jiā佳yīn音good news, glad tidings
- jué绝jiā佳Excellent, Superb
- gèng更jiā佳Better, Superior
- jiā佳jì绩excellent results, great achievements
- jiā佳gòu构fine work, masterpiece
- jiā佳guǒ果good fruit, fine fruit
- jiā佳ǒu耦good match, ideal couple
- jiā佳qiú逑Good match, Ideal partner
- jiā佳shí什Goodies, Fine items
- jiā佳xǔ醑fine wine, good liquor
- jiā佳zhuàn馔delicacy, fine food
- jiā佳jī姬Beautiful woman, Excellent lady
- jiā佳kè客distinguished guest, honored guest
- jiā佳shí石Fine stone, Good stone
Idioms with 佳
- jiā佳rén人bó薄mìng命beautiful women have tragic fates
- cái才zǐ子jiā佳rén人gifted scholars and beautiful ladies
- chéng乘lóng龙jiā佳xù婿an ideal accomplished son-in-law
- chuán传wéi为jiā佳huà话become a celebrated tale
- èr二bā八jiā佳rén人a beautiful young woman of sixteen
- fēng风liú流jiā佳huà话romantic anecdote
- jiàn渐rù入jiā佳jìng境gradually entering a better state
- jǐn锦náng囊jiā佳jù句beautiful lines of poetry or prose
- jué绝dài代jiā佳rén人a peerless beauty
- jué绝sè色jiā佳rén人a woman of peerless beauty
- jué绝shì世jiā佳rén人A peerless beauty
- měi美jiǔ酒jiā佳yáo肴fine wine and delicious dishes
Recommended tools
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Character Highlight Animator
Choose character parts and animate their colors, together or in stroke order
Open the tool →Questions about 佳
What does 佳 mean in Chinese?
佳 (jiā) means “Beautiful, good, excellent, fine” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 佳?
佳 is pronounced jiā in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 佳 have?
佳 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 佳?
佳 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 佳?
The radical of 佳 is 亻, and 佳 is a phono-semantic compound.