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喈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jiēmelody, music; harmoniousx, 12 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
jiēharmonious (of music)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
jiē(jie1) T1
  1. 1melody, music; harmonious
  2. 2harmonious (of music)
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March 24, 2026
jiē(jie1)

The character 喈 (jiē) refers to a melodious or harmonious sound, often associated with music. It can describe a pleasing tone or melody in general, conveying a sense of beauty and appeal in auditory experiences.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, music plays an essential role in social gatherings and celebrations. The concept of harmony in music is closely tied to the philosophical idea of balance and unity, reflecting broader cultural values.

Memory Tip

Imagine a joyous bird singing a sweet melody in a serene garden. The character 喈 looks like a bird (the radical '口' is its mouth) chirping harmoniously, helping you remember its meaning of melody and harmony.

Meanings of 喈

jiē(jie1)
1melody, music; harmonious
2harmonious (of music)
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About 喈

Simplified
12Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 喈

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a joyous bird singing a sweet melody in a serene garden. The character 喈 looks like a bird (the radical '口' is its mouth) chirping harmoniously, helping you remember its meaning of melody and harmony.

Usage Notes

喈 is rarely used in daily conversation and is more common in literary or poetic contexts. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it; the first tone is crucial for clarity. Common collocations include phrases related to music or singing.

HSK Study Tips

While 喈 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares themes with other HSK words related to sound and music, such as 音 (yīn, sound) and 曲 (qǔ, song). Focus on recognizing its usage in literature to enhance your understanding of melodious expressions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, music plays an essential role in social gatherings and celebrations. The concept of harmony in music is closely tied to the philosophical idea of balance and unity, reflecting broader cultural values.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 喈 with similar-sounding characters, such as 佳 (jiā), which means good or fine. Remember that 喈 specifically relates to the concept of melody, not just anything positive.

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Pronunciation of 喈

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Etymology of 喈

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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mouth

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 喈?

Decomposition of 喈

IDS Structure⿰口皆
Full Character
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kou3
left
jie1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 喈?

Write 喈

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Cultural Notes for 喈

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, music plays an essential role in social gatherings and celebrations. The concept of harmony in music is closely tied to the philosophical idea of balance and unity, reflecting broader cultural values.

Word Family of 喈

Words Containing This Character1
jiēharmonious (of music)
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Compound Meaning

What does 喈 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 喈

It is pronounced as 'jiē' with a high, level tone.