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

喈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.

Strokes12Radical口
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

喈Simplified
12Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 喈

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

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)皆
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Origin

喈 = 口 + 皆. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 喈

IDS Structure⿰口皆
喈Full character
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口kou3
left
皆jie1
right
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Parts

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How to say melody, music; harmonious in Chinese

“melody, music; harmonious” in Chinese is喈jiē

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.

When to use 喈

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 喈

Words containing this character1
喈jiēharmonious (of music)

Frequently asked questions about 喈

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

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