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

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

The Chinese character 碱 (jiǎn) means "Alkali / Soda / Base". with 14 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碱 stroke by stroke?

碱 has 14 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 碱 and 硝?

碱 (jiǎn) and 硝 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 碱?

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 碱?

Common words containing 碱 include: 碱水 (jiǎn shuǐ) — Alkaline water / Lye; 强碱 (qiáng jiǎn) — Strong base, strong alkali; 纯碱 (chún jiǎn) — soda ash; sodium carbonate.

How to Write 碱

The character 碱 (jiǎn) is written with 14 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

碱 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Alkali / Soda / Base.

Common Words with 碱

碱水 jiǎn shuǐ

Alkaline water / Lye

强碱 qiáng jiǎn

Strong base, strong alkali

纯碱 chún jiǎn

soda ash; sodium carbonate

Example Sentences

面条里加了碱水。

miàn tiáo lǐ jiā le jiǎn shuǐ

Alkaline water was added to the noodles.

强碱有腐蚀性。

qiáng jiǎn yǒu fǔ shí xìng

Strong bases are corrosive.

妈妈买了些纯碱。

mā mā mǎi le xiē chún jiǎn

Mom bought some soda ash.

Similar Characters

硝 xiāo

硪 wò

硫 liú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碱

What does 碱 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碱 and 硝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碱?

What common words use 碱?

How to Write 碱 (jiǎn)