加
Meaning:
to add to, to increase, to augment
HSK 4
Frequency:
#681
Pinyin:
jiā
Strokes:
5
Radical:
力
How to Write 加 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "加" in Chinese
The Chinese character 加 (jiā) means "to add to, to increase, to augment". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 加 include: 不加, 五加, 交加.
📚 Words and Phrases with 加
Common words containing this character
不加
without
HSK 2
五加
Acanthopanax gracilistylus
HSK 2
交加
(of two or more things) to occur at the same time; to be mingled; to accompany each other
HSK 2
偷加
to surreptitiously add (sth that shouldn't be there)
HSK 2
加上
plus
HSK 2
加之
moreover; in addition to that
HSK 2
印加
Inca (South American Indians)
HSK 2
参加
to participate
HSK 2
另加
to add to
HSK 2
可加
(botany) coca (loanword)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Supporting a cause with the strength 力 of one's words 口
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "加"?
- The pinyin is jiā
- How many strokes does "加" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "加" mean?
- to add to, to increase, to augment
- What is the radical of "加"?
- The radical is "力"