嘉 Stroke Order

嘉 [jiā] 1. (形) Beautiful; fine; good. - Example: 嘉言 (beautiful words); 嘉宾 (honored guest); 嘉言懿行 (beautiful words and admirable deeds). 2. (形) Happy; lucky. - Example: 嘉祥 (auspicious sign); 嘉偶 (happy couple). 3. (形) Happy. - Example: 嘉会 (joyful gathering). 4. (动) To laud; to praise for the beauty of something. - Example: 嘉奖 (praise and reward); 嘉许 (approve); 嘉勉 (encourage). 5. (名) One of the five ancient rites, including ceremonies for crowning, weddings, celebrations, feasting, and banquets. - Example: 嘉礼 (ceremonial rites); 嘉事 (one of the five ancient rites). 6. (名) Refers to culinary customs or ceremonial occasions. - Example: 指饮食、婚冠、宾射、飨宴、贺庆等礼. 引 (References) - 《说文》: 嘉，美也。 ("Jia", is beauty.) - 《尔雅》: 嘉，善也。 ("Jia", is goodness.) - 《礼记·曲礼》: 稻曰嘉蔬。 ("The rice is called Jia vegetables.") - 《礼记·坊记》:尔有嘉谟嘉猷。 ("You have beautiful schemes and plans.") 例 (Examples) - 嘉羞 (delicious food); 嘉况 (rich rewards); 嘉言 (good and beautiful expression); 嘉祉 (good fortune and happiness).