How to Write 拣
The character 拣 (jiǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
拣 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pick; to select.
Common Words with 拣
拣选
jiǎn xuǎn
to choose; to pick out
挑拣
tiāo jiǎn
to pick and choose; to sort out
拣菜
jiǎn cài
to sort vegetables
Example Sentences
认真拣选种子。
rèn zhēn jiǎn xuǎn zhǒng zi
Carefully select the seeds.
别挑拣食物。
bié tiāo jiǎn shí wù
Don't be picky with your food.
奶奶在拣菜。
nǎi nǎi zài jiǎn cài
Grandma is cleaning vegetables.
Practice Writing 拣 (jiǎn)
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