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

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

The Chinese character 裥 (jiǎn) means "Pleat; fold". with 12 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 裥 stroke by stroke?

裥 has 12 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 裥 and 袍?

裥 (jiǎn) and 袍 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 裥?

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

Q: What common words use 裥?

Common words containing 裥 include: 裙裥 (qún jiǎn) — Pleats of a skirt; 褶裥 (zhě jiǎn) — pleat; fold; 打裥 (dǎ jiǎn) — to make pleats.

How to Write 裥

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

裥 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pleat; fold.

Common Words with 裥

裙裥 qún jiǎn

Pleats of a skirt

褶裥 zhě jiǎn

pleat; fold

打裥 dǎ jiǎn

to make pleats

Example Sentences

裙裥的设计很美。

qún jiǎn de shè jì hěn měi

The design of the skirt pleats is beautiful.

衣服上有很多褶裥。

yī fú shàng yǒu hěn duō zhě jiǎn

There are many pleats on the clothes.

妈妈在裙子上打裥。

mā mā zài qún zi shàng dǎ jiǎn

Mom is making pleats on the skirt.

Similar Characters

袍 páo

袒 tǎn

袖 xiù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 裥

What does 裥 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 裥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 裥 and 袍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 裥?

What common words use 裥?

How to Write 裥 (jiǎn)