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March 24, 2026
傢jiā(jia1)
The character 傢 (jiā) primarily means 'stubborn' or 'obstinate'. It is often used to describe a person who is unwilling to change their opinion or behavior, even in the face of good reasons to do so. This character can be used in both informal and formal contexts, often conveying a sense of stubbornness that may be perceived negatively.
Strokes12Radical亻Frequency#15470DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being seen as 傢 can be viewed negatively, as it may hinder social harmony and relationships. However, in contexts where perseverance is valued, such traits may be seen more positively.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person holding onto a heavy 家 (home) while refusing to move or change their mind, representing stubbornness. The character consists of the radical '亻' (person) and '家' (home), symbolizing a person who is firmly rooted in their own home or beliefs.
Meanings of 傢
jiā(jia1)
1stubborn, obstinate, intransigent
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person holding onto a heavy 家 (home) while refusing to move or change their mind, representing stubbornness. The character consists of the radical '亻' (person) and '家' (home), symbolizing a person who is firmly rooted in their own home or beliefs.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā), which means 'home' or 'family'. It is important to use the correct tone to convey the intended meaning—using a neutral or negative tone can help emphasize the stubbornness implied by 傢.
HSK Study Tips
While 傢 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, its meaning connects with commonly studied adjectives and descriptions of personality traits. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe character traits, linking it with words like 固执 (gùzhí) meaning 'stubborn' or 顽固 (wángù) meaning 'obstinate'.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being seen as 傢 can be viewed negatively, as it may hinder social harmony and relationships. However, in contexts where perseverance is valued, such traits may be seen more positively.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 傢 (jiā) with 家 (jiā) due to their similar pronunciation and appearance. For example, saying '他是一个家的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) incorrectly implies he is a home person instead of saying '他是一个傢的人' (Tā shì yīgè jiā de rén) to imply he is stubborn.
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Cultural Notes for 傢
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In Chinese culture, being seen as 傢 can be viewed negatively, as it may hinder social harmony and relationships. However, in contexts where perseverance is valued, such traits may be seen more positively.
Word Family of 傢
Words Containing This Character20
家jiāhome
大家dàjiāeveryone
国家guójiācountry國家
家伙jiāhuochap
回家huíjiāto return home
家庭jiātíngfamily
家里jiālǐhome家裡
专家zhuānjiāexpert專家
家人jiārénhousehold
人家rénjiahousehold
家族jiāzúfamily
家长jiāzhǎngfamily head家長
作家zuòjiāauthor
科学家scientist科學家
玩家player (of a game)
艺术家artist藝術家
家具jiājùfurniture
家乡jiāxiānghometown家鄉
家属jiāshǔfamily member家屬
全家quánjiāwhole family
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Frequently Asked Questions about 傢
You can say '他很傢' (Tā hěn jiā), meaning 'He is very stubborn.'
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it might be more common in spoken language.
Synonyms include 固执 (gùzhí) and 顽固 (wángù), both meaning 'stubborn'.
