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March 24, 2026
伽gā(ga1)
The character 伽 (gā) primarily means 'temple' and is often used in transliterations for foreign names or terms. It is less common in everyday language but might appear in religious contexts or specific names of places.
Strokes7Radical亻Frequency#6206DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 伽 is associated with Buddhist temples and practices, reflecting the importance of spirituality and meditation in traditional Chinese life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene temple (伽) where monks (人) gather to meditate. The character combines the radical for person (人) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'ga,' making it easier to remember both its form and pronunciation.
Meanings of 伽
gā(ga1)
primary
1temple; used to transliterations
2traditionally used as phonetic for ga
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About 伽
伽Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 伽
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a serene temple (伽) where monks (人) gather to meditate. The character combines the radical for person (人) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'ga,' making it easier to remember both its form and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
伽 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should be cautious not to use it in informal contexts. It often appears in religious or cultural discussions, so understanding its context is key. Pay attention to the correct pronunciation, as it is sometimes confused with similar-sounding characters.
HSK Study Tips
While 伽 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be related to other characters that describe places of worship or cultural significance. Focus on its use in transliterations as a way to expand vocabulary related to foreign names.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 伽 is associated with Buddhist temples and practices, reflecting the importance of spirituality and meditation in traditional Chinese life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 伽 with similar characters like 家 (jiā), which means 'home.' For example, saying '我去伽' (wǒ qù gā) instead of '我去家' (wǒ qù jiā) would change the meaning to 'I go to the temple' instead of 'I go home.'
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Grammar Patterns of 伽
伽 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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八步功法瑜____注重呼吸和放松，是一种舒缓身心的锻炼方法。
Astanga Yoga is a therapeutic physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation.
Gamma Knife surgery has recently been tried as an alternative to surgical extirpation.
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采取60秒辐射限定了剩余伽玛射线水平的增高.
cǎi qǔ60 60 miǎo fú shè xiàn dìng le shèng yú qié mǎ shè xiàn shuǐ píng de zēng.
An irradiation of 60 sec. limits the build - up of excessive gamma radiation levels.
Cultural Notes for 伽
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the term 伽 is associated with Buddhist temples and practices, reflecting the importance of spirituality and meditation in traditional Chinese life.
Word Family of 伽
Words Containing This Character11
伽gāalso pr. [gā]
瑜伽yoga (loanword)
伽利略Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian scientist
伽马射线gamma rays伽馬射線
伽蓝Buddhist temple (loanword from Sanskrit "samgharama")伽藍
伽马gamma (Greek letter Γγ) (loanword)伽馬
伽师Peyzivat nahiyisi (Peyziwat county) in Kashgar prefecture 喀什地區|喀什地区[Kāshídìqū], west Xinjiang伽師
欧米伽omega (Greek letter Ωω)歐米伽
伽师县Peyzivat nahiyisi (Peyziwat county) in Kashgar prefecture 喀什地區|喀什地区[Kāshídìqū], west Xinjiang伽師縣
伽罗瓦Évariste Galois (1811-1832), famous French mathematical prodigy and unsuccessful duelist伽羅瓦
伽罗华also written 伽羅瓦|伽罗瓦伽羅華
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Compound Meaning
What does 伽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 伽
伽 means 'temple' and is also used in transliterations.
No, 伽 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more specific to cultural or religious contexts.
The correct pronunciation is gā, with a high-level tone.
