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

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

The Chinese character 鲣 (jiān) means "Skipjack tuna / Bonito". with 15 strokes and the radical 鱼.

Q: How do you write 鲣 stroke by stroke?

鲣 has 15 strokes. The radical is 鱼. 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 鲣 and 鲅?

鲣 (jiān) and 鲅 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 鲣?

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

Q: What common words use 鲣?

Common words containing 鲣 include: 鲣鱼 (jiān yú) — Bonito; 鲣鱼汤 (jiān yú tāng) — Bonito soup; 熏鲣 (xūn jiān) — Smoked bonito.

How to Write 鲣

The character 鲣 (jiān) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 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

鲣 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Skipjack tuna / Bonito.

Common Words with 鲣

鲣鱼 jiān yú

Bonito

鲣鱼汤 jiān yú tāng

Bonito soup

熏鲣 xūn jiān

Smoked bonito

Example Sentences

鲣鱼游得很快。

jiān yú yóu dé hěn kuài

Bonito swim very fast.

鲣鱼汤很好喝。

jiān yú tāng hěn hǎo hē

Bonito soup is very delicious.

这种熏鲣很好吃。

zhè zhǒng xūn jiān hěn hǎo chī

This smoked bonito is delicious.

Similar Characters

鲅 bà

鲆 píng

鲇 nián

Practice Writing 鲣 (jiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鲣

What does 鲣 (jiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鲣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鲣 and 鲅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鲣?

What common words use 鲣?

How to Write 鲣 (jiān)