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

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

The Chinese character 睑 (jiǎn) means "Eyelid.". with 12 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 睑 stroke by stroke?

睑 has 12 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 睑 and 眔?

睑 (jiǎn) and 眔 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 睑?

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

Q: What common words use 睑?

Common words containing 睑 include: 眼睑 (yǎn jiǎn) — eyelid; 上睑 (shàng jiǎn) — Upper eyelid; 睑缘 (jiǎn yuán) — Eyelid margin; the edge of the eyelid..

How to Write 睑

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

睑 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Eyelid..

Common Words with 睑

眼睑 yǎn jiǎn

eyelid

上睑 shàng jiǎn

Upper eyelid

睑缘 jiǎn yuán

Eyelid margin; the edge of the eyelid.

Example Sentences

他的眼睑有些红肿。

tā de yǎn jiǎn yǒu xiē hóng zhǒng

His eyelids are a bit red and swollen.

上睑下垂需要治疗。

shàng jiǎn xià chuí xū yào zhì liáo

Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) needs treatment.

睑缘发炎很不舒服。

jiǎn yuán fā yán hěn bù shū fú

Inflammation of the eyelid margin is very uncomfortable.

Similar Characters

眔 dà

眙 yí

眚 shěng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 睑

What does 睑 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 睑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 睑 and 眔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 睑?

What common words use 睑?

How to Write 睑 (jiǎn)