架 Stroke Order — How to Write 架
架 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
架 Radical and Character Components
架 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 加 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 5 more strokes
架 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jià
Meanings of 架 in Chinese
1
jià架
a support or frame for holding things, such as a shelf or rack.
这个书架能放很多书。
This bookshelf can hold many books.
To support, to prop up; to bear or withstand (e.g., a heavy load or pressure); to build or set up.
他身体虚弱，架不住重物
He is too weak to bear heavy objects.
to fight; to quarrel; to mediate a dispute (often used in compounds like 'dǎjià' to fight, 'quànjià' to mediate)
他看到两个孩子打架，就赶紧过去劝架
He saw two children fighting and quickly went over to break it up.
Classifier, primarily for objects with supports or machinery, such as airplanes, pianos, or cameras.
我买了两架飞机模型。
I bought two airplane models.
To fabricate or invent (words, charges, a story); to trump up.
他最擅长架词编故事来欺骗别人。
He is best at fabricating words and making up stories to deceive others.
To override, to undermine authority, or to make something ineffective by placing oneself above it; often used in compounds like '架空' (jiàkōng), similar to '驾' (jià) in the sense of dominating.
他不喜欢以权势架空别人。
He dislikes using power to undermine others' authority.
Common Words and Phrases with 架
1
cannot stand up to; cannot resist; cannot compete with
这座老房子架不住大风大雨，屋顶都漏了
This old house couldn't withstand the strong winds and heavy rain, and the roof started leaking.
2
A unit of measure for aircraft deployment, equivalent to one sortie (one aircraft deploying once).
为了提升飞行员技能，训练基地每天安排了多个架次的模拟飞行
To enhance pilots' skills, the training base arranges multiple simulated flight sorties daily.
3
Jiàr (架儿) can refer to one's body or, historically, a hoodlum or hustler who extorted money, often under the guise of selling goods.
他虽然个子不高，但架儿很结实，力气也不小。
Although he is not tall, his build is very strong, and he has considerable strength.
4
To make something or someone a figurehead, depriving them of real power or practical basis; also, to build on stilts or elevate.
这部小说设定了一个完全架空的世界，充满了奇幻生物。
This novel is set in a completely fictitious world, full of fantasy creatures.
5
to build or erect a bridge; bridging
艺术常常被用来架桥，连接不同文化和背景的人们。
Art is often used to bridge gaps, connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds.
6
To erect or set up (a structure, line, or equipment) by building a framework or support.
工人们正在河上架设一座新桥。
The workers are erecting a new bridge over the river.
7
Posture, stance, or manner; the way one carries oneself or presents oneself.
他一上场就摆出了准备冲刺的架势
As soon as he entered the field, he took on a stance ready to sprint.
8
A stand or shelf for holding things; a framework or outline; also refers to putting on airs or a haughty manner.
她虽然很有才华，但从不摆架子，对每个人都很友好。
Although she is very talented, she never puts on airs and is friendly to everyone.
9
A wheelbarrow.
农民伯伯用架子车把收割好的庄稼运回家。
The farmer used the handcart to transport the harvested crops home.
10
Feeder pig; a pig that has grown but still needs to be fattened.
农户们把刚长大的架子猪卖给专门育肥的养殖场。
Farmers sell the newly grown feeder pigs to farms specializing in fattening.
More words with 架
- chǎo吵jià架To quarrel or argue loudly.
- gǔ骨jià架scaffolding, framework, or skeleton
- yī衣jià架hanger, clothes hanger
- bǎng绑jià架to kidnap; to abduct
- bǐ笔jià架A pen rest or pen rack.
- chā插jià架To shelve, To put on the shelf
- chuáng床jià架bed frame
- dān担jià架stretcher
- gòu构jià架Framework, Structure
- héng桁jià架truss
- jiān间jià架Structure, Framework
- jiǎo绞jià架gallows
- jù锯jià架saw frame, hacksaw frame
- kuàng框jià架framework
- mà骂jià架Quarrel, Argument
- quàn劝jià架break up a fight, mediate
- tā塌jià架To collapse or fall apart.
- tuō托jià架bracket
- wū屋jià架roof truss, truss
- zhī支jià架bracket, support
Idioms with 架
- jià架hǎi海jīn金liáng梁pillar of strength
- fàn饭náng囊yī衣jià架a useless idler
- yī衣jià架fàn饭náng囊useless good-for-nothing
- zhāo招jià架bù不zhù住unable to cope or resist
- jià架hǎi海qíng擎tiān天immense capability or extraordinary power
- jià架wū屋dié叠chuáng床redundant and superfluous
- bǎi摆jià架zi子put on airs
- chōng充xiāng箱yíng盈jià架books filling chests and shelves
- dǎ打yā鸭zi子shàng上jià架force someone to do the impossible
- dié迭chuáng床jià架wū屋repetitive and redundant
- dié叠chuáng床jià架wū屋add superfluous layers or details
- gǎn赶yā鸭zi子shàng上jià架force someone to do the impossible
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Open the tool →Questions about 架
What does 架 mean in Chinese?
架 (jià) means “To support, to prop up” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 架?
架 is pronounced jià in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 架 have?
架 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 架?
架 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 架?
The radical of 架 is 木, and 架 is a phono-semantic compound.