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

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

The Chinese character 堿 (jiǎn) means "alkali / soda". with 12 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堿 stroke by stroke?

堿 has 12 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堿 and 垸?

堿 (jiǎn) and 垸 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 堿?

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

Q: What common words use 堿?

Common words containing 堿 include: 堿性 (jiǎn xìng) — alkaline; 盐堿地 (yán jiǎn dì) — saline-alkali land; 纯堿 (chún jiǎn) — soda ash.

How to Write 堿

The character 堿 (jiǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

堿 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means alkali / soda.

Common Words with 堿

堿性 jiǎn xìng

alkaline

盐堿地 yán jiǎn dì

saline-alkali land

纯堿 chún jiǎn

soda ash

Example Sentences

这种肥皂是堿性的。

zhè zhǒng féi zào shì jiǎn xìng de

This soap is alkaline.

这片土地是盐堿地。

zhè piàn tǔ dì shì yán jiǎn dì

This land is saline-alkali soil.

厨房里有一瓶纯堿。

chú fáng lǐ yǒu yī píng chún jiǎn

There is a bottle of soda ash in the kitchen.

Similar Characters

垸 yuàn

埂 gěng

埃 āi

Practice Writing 堿 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堿

What does 堿 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堿 and 垸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堿?

What common words use 堿?

How to Write 堿 (jiǎn)