The character 架 — “frame”: how to write it and what it means
frame, shelf
The Chinese character 架 is read jià and means “frame, shelf”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 架
架 has 9 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 架, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
What 架 is made of
At the bottom, 木 “tree, wood”; on top, 加 jiā hints at the sound. It's also the measure word for airplanes.
The parts of a character hint at its meaning or its reading — more in the article “Chinese character radicals”.
Words with 架
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 架?
架 has 9 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 架 mean?
架 means “frame, shelf”. It appears in 书架 (“bookshelf”), 吵架 (“quarrel”), 打架 (“fight”).
How do you pronounce 架?
架 is read jià. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 架 have?
9 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 架 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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