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

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

The Chinese character 翦 (jiǎn) means "cut; a surname". with 15 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 翦 stroke by stroke?

翦 has 15 strokes. The radical is 羽. 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 翦 and 翟?

翦 (jiǎn) and 翟 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 翦?

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

Q: What common words use 翦?

Common words containing 翦 include: 姓翦 (xìng jiǎn) — Surname Jian; 翦除 (jiǎn chú) — wipe out; eliminate; 翦影 (jiǎn yǐng) — silhouette; profile.

How to Write 翦

The character 翦 (jiǎn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 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

翦 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means cut; a surname.

Common Words with 翦

姓翦 xìng jiǎn

Surname Jian

翦除 jiǎn chú

wipe out; eliminate

翦影 jiǎn yǐng

silhouette; profile

Example Sentences

翦教授很有名。

jiǎn jiào shòu hěn yǒu míng

Professor Jian is very famous.

我们要翦除杂草。

wǒ men yào jiǎn chú zá cǎo

We need to weed out the weeds.

墙上有个翦影。

qiáng shàng yǒu gè jiǎn yǐng

There is a silhouette on the wall.

Similar Characters

翟 dí

翠 cuì

翡 fěi

Practice Writing 翦 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翦

What does 翦 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 翦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 翦 and 翟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 翦?

What common words use 翦?

How to Write 翦 (jiǎn)