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

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

The Chinese character 硷 (jiǎn) means "Alkali". with 12 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 硷 stroke by stroke?

硷 has 12 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 硷 and 砝?

硷 (jiǎn) and 砝 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 硷?

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

Q: What common words use 硷?

Common words containing 硷 include: 硷水 (jiǎn shuǐ) — Alkaline water; 强硷 (qiáng jiǎn) — Strong base, strong alkali; 硷性 (jiǎn xìng) — Alkaline.

How to Write 硷

The character 硷 (jiǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

硷 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Alkali.

Common Words with 硷

硷水 jiǎn shuǐ

Alkaline water

强硷 qiáng jiǎn

Strong base, strong alkali

硷性 jiǎn xìng

Alkaline

Example Sentences

硷水可以洗衣服。

jiǎn shuǐ kě yǐ xǐ yī fú

Alkaline water can be used to wash clothes.

这种化学品是强硷。

zhè zhǒng huà xué pǐn shì qiáng jiǎn

This chemical is a strong base.

这个肥皂是硷性的。

zhè ge féi zào shì jiǎn xìng de

This soap is alkaline.

Similar Characters

砝 fá

砟 zhǎ

砣 tuó

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硷

What does 硷 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 硷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 硷 and 砝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 硷?

What common words use 硷?

How to Write 硷 (jiǎn)