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

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

The Chinese character 蒹 (jiān) means "Reeds". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蒹 stroke by stroke?

蒹 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蒹 and 莿?

蒹 (jiān) and 莿 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 蒹?

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

Q: What common words use 蒹?

Common words containing 蒹 include: 蒹葭 (jiān jiā) — Reeds and rushes; 蒹葭苍苍 (jiān jiā cāng cāng) — The reeds are lush and green.; 蒹葭之思 (jiān jiā zhī sī) — Longing for a loved one.

How to Write 蒹

The character 蒹 (jiān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蒹 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Reeds.

Common Words with 蒹

蒹葭 jiān jiā

Reeds and rushes

蒹葭苍苍 jiān jiā cāng cāng

The reeds are lush and green.

蒹葭之思 jiān jiā zhī sī

Longing for a loved one

Example Sentences

蒹葭长在水边。

jiān jiā zhǎng zài shuǐ biān

Reeds grow by the water.

蒹葭苍苍很美。

jiān jiā cāng cāng hěn měi

The lush green reeds are very beautiful.

这是蒹葭之思。

zhè shì jiān jiā zhī sī

This is a longing for a distant loved one.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒹

What does 蒹 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蒹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蒹 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蒹?

What common words use 蒹?

How to Write 蒹 (jiān)