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CHINESE CHARACTER

加 (jiā): Meaning, Words & Stroke Order

jiā
to add to, to increase, to augment
HSK 35 strokes

LEARNING CONNECTIONS

Primary radical

力 is the Unicode primary radical used to organise 加.

力 · 口

Visible components

加 is decomposed as ⿰力口.

STROKES · 5

Write 加 in 5 steps.

Each square adds one stroke in the standard writing order.

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Examples using 加

参加

我们将参加马拉松。

Wǒ men jiāng cān jiā mǎ lā sōng。

We'll take part in the marathon.

加一丁点盐。

Jiā yì dīng diǎn yán。

Add a tiny pinch of salt.

更加

现代科学技术让我们的生活更加舒适。

Xiàn dài kē xué jì shù ràng wǒ men de shēng huó gèng jiā shū shì。

Modern technology has made our lives more comfortable.

FAQ

What does 加 (jiā) mean in Chinese?

to add to, to increase, to augment

How do you write 加 in stroke order?

加 has 5 strokes. Follow the animated stroke-order sequence above, then practise it on the writing page.

What is the radical of 加?

力 is the radical in 加. It can provide a meaning-side clue.

What are common words with 加?

参加 (cānjiā): to participate; to take part; to join; 加 (jiā): Canada; surname Jia; to add; (math.) plus; to increase; to augment; "); 更加 (gèngjiā): more (than sth else); even more.