姐
姐 (jiě) · elder sister
姐 (jiě) means “elder sister”. It is made of 女 + 且 and has 8 strokes.
Break 姐 into its parts
What 姐 is made of
- 女 nǚ — woman
- 且 qiě — moreover
- 月 yuè — moon; month
- 冂 — frame
- 二 — two strokes
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 月 yuè — moon; month
Origin hint: 女 gives the meaning, 且 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 姐姐
我姐姐是医生。Wǒ jiějie shì yīshēng.My older sister is a doctor.
你姐姐在哪儿工作？Nǐ jiějie zài nǎr gōngzuò?Where does your older sister work?
Words with 姐
Also built with 女
Quick facts
| Pinyin | jiě |
|---|---|
| Meaning | elder sister |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 女 (woman, #38) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 姐
What does 姐 mean?
姐 (jiě) means “elder sister”.
How many strokes does 姐 have?
姐 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 姐?
The radical of 姐 is 女 (nǚ, “woman”), Kangxi radical number 38.
What parts make up 姐?
姐 is made of 女 (woman) and 且 (moreover).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.