减 (jiǎn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 减 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 减 (jiǎn) means "to reduce; to subtract". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write 减 stroke by stroke?

减 has 11 strokes. The radical is 冫. 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 减 and 凄?

减 (jiǎn) and 凄 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 减?

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

Q: What common words use 减?

Common words containing 减 include: 减少 (jiǎn shǎo) — to decrease; to reduce; 减肥 (jiǎn féi) — to lose weight; dieting; 减法 (jiǎn fǎ) — subtraction.

How to Write 减

The character 减 (jiǎn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 冫 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

减 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to reduce; to subtract.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 减 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 减

减少 jiǎn shǎo

to decrease; to reduce

减肥 jiǎn féi

to lose weight; dieting

减法 jiǎn fǎ

subtraction

Example Sentences

垃圾正在逐渐减少。

lā jī zhèng zài zhú jiàn jiǎn shǎo

Garbage is gradually decreasing.

她最近在努力减肥。

tā zuì jìn zài nǔ lì jiǎn féi

She has been trying to lose weight lately.

老师在教学生做减法。

lǎo shī zài jiào xué shēng zuò jiǎn fǎ

The teacher is teaching students subtraction.

Similar Characters

凄 qī

准 zhǔn

凇 sōng

Practice Writing 减 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 减

What does 减 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 减 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 减 and 凄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 减?

What common words use 减?

How to Write 减 (jiǎn)