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

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

The Chinese character 囝 (jiǎn) means "Child; son (dialect).". with 6 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 囝 stroke by stroke?

囝 has 6 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 囝 and 囚?

囝 (jiǎn) and 囚 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 囝?

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

Q: What common words use 囝?

Common words containing 囝 include: 囝仔 (jiǎn zǎi) — Child (Hokkien/Min Nan dialect).; 小囝 (xiǎo jiǎn) — child / little boy (dialect); 囝囝 (jiǎn jiǎn) — Little child; baby (affectionate)..

How to Write 囝

The character 囝 (jiǎn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

囝 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Child; son (dialect)..

Common Words with 囝

囝仔 jiǎn zǎi

Child (Hokkien/Min Nan dialect).

小囝 xiǎo jiǎn

child / little boy (dialect)

囝囝 jiǎn jiǎn

Little child; baby (affectionate).

Example Sentences

那个囝仔很可爱。

nà ge jiǎn zǎi hěn kě ài

That child is very cute.

小囝在睡觉。

xiǎo jiǎn zài shuì jiào

The child is sleeping.

囝囝快过来。

jiǎn jiǎn kuài guò lái

Baby, come here quickly.

Similar Characters

囚 qiú

四 sì

回 huí

Practice Writing 囝 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 囝

What does 囝 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 囝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 囝 and 囚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 囝?

What common words use 囝?

How to Write 囝 (jiǎn)