How to Write 肩
The character 肩 (jiān) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ 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
肩 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means shoulder.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 肩 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 肩
肩膀
jiān bǎng
shoulder
肩上
jiān shàng
on the shoulder
披肩
pī jiān
shawl
Example Sentences
他的肩膀很宽。
tā de jiān bǎng hěn kuān
His shoulders are very wide.
书包背在肩上。
shū bāo bèi zài jiān shàng
The schoolbag is carried on the shoulder.
这条披肩很漂亮。
zhè tiáo pī jiān hěn piào liàng
This shawl is very beautiful.
Practice Writing 肩 (jiān)
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