坚 (jiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坚 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坚 (jiān) means "firm / solid / strong". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坚 stroke by stroke?

坚 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 坚 and 圣?

坚 (jiān) and 圣 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 坚?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 坚?

Common words containing 坚 include: 坚持 (jiān chí) — persist / persevere / insist; 坚强 (jiān qiáng) — strong / staunch / resilient; 坚果 (jiān guǒ) — nut.

How to Write 坚

The character 坚 (jiān) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

坚 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means firm / solid / strong.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 坚 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 坚

坚持 jiān chí

persist / persevere / insist

坚强 jiān qiáng

strong / staunch / resilient

坚果 jiān guǒ

nut

Example Sentences

请坚持你的梦想。

qǐng jiān chí nǐ de mèng xiǎng

Please hold on to your dreams.

她是一个坚强的女孩。

tā shì yí gè jiān qiáng de nǚ hái

She is a strong girl.

我每天吃一点坚果。

wǒ měi tiān chī yì diǎn jiān guǒ

I eat some nuts every day.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坚 (jiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坚

What does 坚 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坚 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坚?

What common words use 坚?

How to Write 坚 (jiān)