Chinese Character: 嘉
1. Character Basics
Radical: 士 (shì radical, "scholar" radical)
Stroke Count: 14
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jiā
3. Meaning
praise, excellent, fine, good, happy, auspicious
4. Common Words
- 嘉宾 (jiā bīn) - distinguished guest, honored guest
- 嘉奖 (jiā jiǎng) - praise, commendation
- 嘉年华 (jiā nián huá) - carnival
- 嘉兴 (jiā xīng) - Jiaxing (city in Zhejiang Province)
- 嘉许 (jiā xǔ) - approve, praise
- 嘉言懿行 (jiā yán yì xíng) - noble words and deeds
5. Grammar & Usage
1. Often used as an adjective meaning "excellent" or "fine"
2. Commonly appears in formal contexts, especially in titles and official language
3. Used in compound words to express positive qualities and praise
4. In modern Chinese, often used in elegant or ceremonial expressions
6. Cultural Background
The character 嘉 has been used in Chinese writing for thousands of years. It originally meant "beautiful" or "excellent", and later came to mean "praise" or "commend". In Chinese culture, the concept of "嘉" is often associated with positivity, excellence, and celebration. It appears in many idioms, poems, and official documents, and is also used in place names like "嘉兴" (Jiaxing).
7. Example Sentence
他受到了领导的嘉奖。
Pronunciation: Tā shòu dào le lǐng dǎo de jiā jiǎng.
Translation: He received praise from his leader.
8. Memory Tips
The character 嘉 has 14 strokes. It consists of the 士 (scholar) radical on top and other components. You can remember it by thinking of "a scholar giving praise" - which connects to its meanings of excellence, praise, and positivity.