加
HSK 2

加 (jiā): add to, increase, augment

jiā

add to, increase, augment

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Pinyin

jiā

HSK Level

Level 2

Characters

1

English Meaning

add to, increase, augment

How to Write 加 (jiā)

加 is written in 5 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

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Origin of 加

Supporting a cause with the strength 力 of one's words 口

What 加 is Made Of

加 is built from 2 components:

力strength, power
口mouth

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Words Using 加

Common Chinese words that contain 加:

加剧

jiājù

加工

jiāgōng

加班

jiābān

参加

cānjiā

增加

zēngjiā

施加

shījiā

加油站

jiāyóuzhàn

雪上加霜

xuěshàngjiāshuāng

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