How to Write 缄
The character 缄 (jiān) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
缄 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to seal / to close.
Common Words with 缄
缄默
jiān mò
silence / reticent
封缄
fēng jiān
To seal (an envelope)
缄口
jiān kǒu
to keep one's mouth shut / to remain silent
Example Sentences
他在会议上保持缄默。
tā zài huì yì shàng bǎo chí jiān mò
He remained silent during the meeting.
请把信封好封缄。
qǐng bǎ xìn fēng hǎo fēng jiān
Please seal the envelope.
面对问题他缄口不言。
miàn duì wèn tí tā jiān kǒu bù yán
He remained silent when faced with the problem.
Practice Writing 缄 (jiān)
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