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

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

The Chinese character 柬 (jiǎn) means "note or card". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柬 stroke by stroke?

柬 has 9 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 柬 and 杆?

柬 (jiǎn) and 杆 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 柬?

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 柬?

Common words containing 柬 include: 请柬 (qǐng jiǎn) — Invitation card; 柬埔寨 (jiǎn pǔ zhài) — Cambodia; 贺柬 (hè jiǎn) — Congratulatory card.

How to Write 柬

The character 柬 (jiǎn) is written with 9 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

柬 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means note or card.

Common Words with 柬

请柬 qǐng jiǎn

Invitation card

柬埔寨 jiǎn pǔ zhài

Cambodia

贺柬 hè jiǎn

Congratulatory card

Example Sentences

我收到了请柬。

wǒ shōu dào le qǐng jiǎn

I received the invitation.

他去了柬埔寨旅游。

tā qù le jiǎn pǔ zhài lǚ yóu

He went to Cambodia for a trip.

这是给你的贺柬。

zhè shì gěi nǐ de hè jiǎn

This is a congratulatory card for you.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柬 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柬

What does 柬 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柬 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柬?

What common words use 柬?

How to Write 柬 (jiǎn)