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

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

The Chinese character 湔 (jiān) means "To wash or cleanse". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 湔 stroke by stroke?

湔 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 湔 and 流?

湔 (jiān) and 流 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 湔?

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

Q: What common words use 湔?

Common words containing 湔 include: 湔洗 (jiān xǐ) — To wash away or cleanse; 湔雪 (jiān xuě) — To wipe out a disgrace or avenge; 湔除 (jiān chú) — To wipe out or eliminate.

How to Write 湔

The character 湔 (jiān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

湔 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wash or cleanse.

Common Words with 湔

湔洗 jiān xǐ

To wash away or cleanse

湔雪 jiān xuě

To wipe out a disgrace or avenge

湔除 jiān chú

To wipe out or eliminate

Example Sentences

他在湔洗衣服。

tā zài jiān xǐ yī fú

He is washing clothes.

他想湔雪耻辱。

tā xiǎng jiān xuě chǐ rǔ

He wants to wash away the shame.

湔除旧的习惯。

jiān chú jiù de xí guàn

Get rid of old habits.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 湔

What does 湔 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 湔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 湔 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 湔?

What common words use 湔?

How to Write 湔 (jiān)