夹 Stroke Order — How to Write 夹
夹 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 一, 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.
夹 Radical and Character Components
夹 is an ideographic compound. A person 夫 stuck between two others 丷.
Radical: 一 + 3 more strokes
夹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiā
- jiá
- gā
Meanings of 夹 in Chinese
1
jiā夹
To hold or press firmly between two surfaces; to pinch tightly.
他用筷子夹住了一块豆腐。
He used chopsticks to pick up a piece of tofu.
To be caught or held between two things; to be hemmed in or flanked by something on both sides.
这条小路两旁夹着高大的树木。
This small path is flanked by tall trees on both sides.
To be mixed with or interspersed among other things; to contain elements of different kinds.
他的话语中常常夹杂着一些幽默的玩笑。
His speech often intersperses some humorous jokes.
A tool or device used for gripping, holding, or pinching things, such as tongs, clips, or binders.
我用竹夹子把热的食物夹起来。
I use bamboo tongs to pick up hot food.
2
jiá夹
Lined or padded (clothing, quilt), such as a lined jacket or a padded quilt.
这件夹衣很适合春天穿。
This lined jacket is very suitable for spring.
3
gā夹
Refers to the armpit, particularly in expressions like 'gā zhī wō'.
夏天容易出汗，记得保持夹肢窝的清洁。
It's easy to sweat in summer; remember to keep your armpits clean.
Common Words and Phrases with 夹
1
A splint for supporting an injured body part, or a board used to hold things together.
医生用夹板固定住了他骨折的手臂，以帮助其康复。
The doctor used a splint to stabilize his broken arm to aid its recovery.
2
to be criticized or pressured by two opposite parties; to be caught between two fires
作为部门经理，他经常要受上级和下属的夹板气
As a department manager, he often finds himself caught between the conflicting demands of his superiors and subordinates.
3
A layer situated between two other layers, often referring to an intermediate floor or space.
这种窗户安装了夹层玻璃，能够有效隔音并提高安全性。
This type of window is installed with laminated glass, which can effectively insulate sound and enhance safety.
4
To help and educate, especially to guide or restrain someone from wrongdoing.
实验员小心地用特制的夹具夹持住脆弱的玻璃器皿，以防止其破损
The experimenter carefully held the delicate glassware with a special clamp to prevent it from breaking.
5
To carry something secretly, especially notes or materials for cheating in an exam.
他的演讲中夹带了一些个人观点，使得听众难以分辨事实和主观判断。
His speech interspersed some personal opinions, making it difficult for the audience to distinguish between facts and subjective judgments.
6
A narrow lane or passageway flanked by walls or other structures; also, to line both sides of a street (e.g., to welcome).
小路上，两旁的鲜花夹道盛开，芬芳扑鼻。
On the small path, flowers bloomed profusely, lining both sides and filling the air with their fragrance.
7
To break or sever something by pinching or pressing it hard, often resulting in a clean break.
钳子不小心夹断了细小的木棍。
The pliers accidentally snapped the small wooden stick.
8
a narrow gap or space between two objects; a slot, crack, or crevice
这株小草在石头的夹缝中顽强地生长着。
This small plant is tenaciously growing in the crevice of the rocks.
9
attack from both sides
足球比赛中，两名后卫对对方前锋形成了夹攻，成功地抢下了球
In the soccer match, two defenders formed a pincer movement against the opposing striker, successfully taking the ball.
10
An ancient instrument of torture made of two wooden sticks, used to squeeze a prisoner's legs.
在古代，夹棍是用来审讯嫌犯的一种残酷刑具。
In ancient times, the jiagun was a cruel instrument of torture used to interrogate suspects.
11
to attack from both sides or in a converging manner
在国际象棋中，优秀的棋手常常会运用夹击策略来围困对手的棋子。
In chess, skilled players often employ pincer attack strategies to trap their opponent's pieces.
12
The angle between two lines or planes; inclination.
这两个平面之间的夹角是90度。
The angle between these two planes is 90 degrees.
13
To clamp or nip something tightly to fix or secure it.
工人用工具夹紧了管道，确保连接牢固
The worker used a tool to clamp the pipe, ensuring a firm connection.
14
A tool or device, such as a fixture, jig, or clamp, designed for holding or pressing an object.
工人使用夹具将木板固定在工作台，以便进行精确的切割
The worker used a clamp to secure the wooden board on the workbench for precise cutting.
More words with 夹
- qián钱jiā夹wallet
- zhǐ纸jiā夹paper clip
- è鳄yú鱼jiā夹alligator clip
- chán缠jiā夹to harass or nag persistently
- dàn弹jiā夹magazine
- jiā夹kè克jacket
- jiā夹qǐ起pick up, tuck
- jiā夹zhù住pinch, clamp
- jiā夹qǔ取pick up, grasp
- jiā夹zi子clip, tongs
- yào钥shi匙jiā夹tào套Key case
- jiá夹bèi被thin quilt, double-layered quilt
- jiā夹zá杂mixed with, interspersed with
- jiā夹kè克shān衫jacket
- jiā夹qǐ起lái来clip, pick up
- jiā夹zài在sandwiched between, stuck between
- jiā夹zhi肢wō窝armpit
- jiá夹suì碎crush, shatter
- jiá夹yī衣jacket, lined jacket
- wén文jiàn件jiā夹folder
Idioms with 夹
- jiā夹qiāng枪dài带gùn棍speak sarcastically or aggressively
- lǐ里wài外jiā夹gōng攻attack from inside and out
- nèi内wài外jiā夹gōng攻attack from inside and outside
- shǒu首wěi尾jiā夹gōng攻attack from front and rear
- shòu受jiā夹bǎn板qì气caught between two conflicting parties
- shòu受jiā夹bǎn板zuì罪caught between two difficult parties
- jiá夹bǎn板yī医tuó驼zǐ子fix one problem, create another
- jiā夹dào道huān欢hū呼line streets and cheer enthusiastically
- jiā夹qiāng枪dài带bàng棒speak with veiled sarcasm
- chán缠jiā夹bù不qīng清tangled and confused
- fù腹bèi背jiā夹gōng攻attack from front and back
- ná拿cū粗jiā夹xì细to stir up trouble
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Open the tool →Questions about 夹
What does 夹 mean in Chinese?
夹 (jiā) means “To hold or press firmly between two surfaces; to pinch tightly” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 夹?
夹 has 3 pronunciations: jiā, jiá, gā.
How many strokes does 夹 have?
夹 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 夹?
夹 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 一. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 夹?
The radical of 夹 is 一, and 夹 is an ideographic compound.