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珈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
珈jiāan ornament attached to a woman's hairping, 9 strokes, radical 王, rank #12799, Very Hard
珈jiāgammaunknown, 9 strokes, radical 王, rank #12799, Very Hard
珈jiājewelryunknown, 9 strokes, radical 王, rank #12799, Very Hard
jiā(jia1) T1
  1. 1an ornament attached to a woman's hairpin
  2. 2gamma
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March 24, 2026

珈jiā(jia1)

The character 珈 (jiā) primarily refers to an ornament, particularly one that is attached to a woman's hairpin, symbolizing beauty and adornment. It can also denote jewelry in a broader sense. This word is often used in contexts related to fashion, beauty, and traditional Chinese accessories.

Strokes9Radical王Frequency#12799DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, hairpins with ornate decorations were symbols of status and beauty, often used by women in historical dramas and artworks. These ornaments also signify femininity and elegance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a glamorous woman wearing an exquisite hairpin adorned with a sparkling ornament. The character 珈 resembles a combination of the radical for 'jade' (玉) and the sound 'jiā', which can help you remember that it relates to precious items and beauty.

Meanings of 珈

jiā(jia1)
1an ornament attached to a woman's hairpin
2gamma
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About 珈

珈Simplified
9Strokes
王Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 珈 with similar sounding characters, as it is less commonly used and may appear in more formal contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to traditional Chinese attire and accessories. The tone is important; ensure you pronounce it with the first tone (jiā) to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 珈 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of Chinese culture, especially in relation to traditional accessories. Focus on its usage in literature or historical contexts to connect it with other words about beauty and fashion.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 珈 with 它 (tā) due to similar sounds, mistakenly using 它 when referring to jewelry. Remember, 珈 specifically refers to hairpin ornaments and jewelry, while 它 is a pronoun meaning 'it'.

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Etymology of 珈

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Jade 王 added 加 to jewelry; 加 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 珈

  1. 1The giveawayJade 王 added 加 to jewelry; 加 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 珈?

Decomposition of 珈

IDS Structure⿰王加
珈Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
加Jia1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 珈?

How to say an ornament attached to a woman's hairpin in Chinese

“an ornament attached to a woman's hairpin” in Chinese is珈jiā

The character 珈 (jiā) primarily refers to an ornament, particularly one that is attached to a woman's hairpin, symbolizing beauty and adornment. It can also denote jewelry in a broader sense. This word is often used in contexts related to fashion, beauty, and traditional Chinese accessories.

When to use 珈

Be careful not to confuse 珈 with similar sounding characters, as it is less commonly used and may appear in more formal contexts. Common collocations include phrases related to traditional Chinese attire and accessories. The tone is important; ensure you pronounce it with the first tone (jiā) to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 珈 with 它 (tā) due to similar sounds, mistakenly using 它 when referring to jewelry. Remember, 珈 specifically refers to hairpin ornaments and jewelry, while 它 is a pronoun meaning 'it'.

Write 珈

珈

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Word Family of 珈

Words Containing This Character1
珈jiāgamma
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Compound Meaning

What does 珈 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 珈

No, 珈 is considered more literary and is not frequently used in everyday conversation.

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