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

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

The Chinese character 枧 (jiǎn) means "soap; lye". with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枧 stroke by stroke?

枧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枧 and 朱?

枧 (jiǎn) and 朱 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 枧?

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

Q: What common words use 枧?

Common words containing 枧 include: 枧水 (jiǎn shuǐ) — lye water (alkaline water); 皂枧 (zào jiǎn) — Soap; 枧砂 (jiǎn shā) — lye powder.

How to Write 枧

The character 枧 (jiǎn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

枧 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means soap; lye.

Common Words with 枧

枧水 jiǎn shuǐ

lye water (alkaline water)

皂枧 zào jiǎn

Soap

枧砂 jiǎn shā

lye powder

Example Sentences

做月饼要用枧水。

zuò yuè bǐng yào yòng jiǎn shuǐ

Lye water is needed to make mooncakes.

他用皂枧洗衣服。

tā yòng zào jiǎn xǐ yī fú

He used soap to wash clothes.

这里有很多枧砂。

zhè lǐ yǒu hěn duō jiǎn shā

There is a lot of soda powder here.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枧 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枧

What does 枧 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枧 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枧?

What common words use 枧?

How to Write 枧 (jiǎn)