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

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

The Chinese character 谫 (jiǎn) means "shallow; superficial". with 13 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谫 stroke by stroke?

谫 has 13 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谫 and 谋?

谫 (jiǎn) and 谋 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 谫?

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

Q: What common words use 谫?

Common words containing 谫 include: 谫陋 (jiǎn lòu) — shallow and crude; limited in knowledge; 才谫 (cái jiǎn) — Lack of talent.; 浅谫 (qiǎn jiǎn) — shallow / superficial (knowledge).

How to Write 谫

The character 谫 (jiǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谫 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means shallow; superficial.

Common Words with 谫

谫陋 jiǎn lòu

shallow and crude; limited in knowledge

才谫 cái jiǎn

Lack of talent.

浅谫 qiǎn jiǎn

shallow / superficial (knowledge)

Example Sentences

我的见识谫陋。

wǒ de jiàn shí jiǎn lòu

My knowledge is limited and shallow.

他自谦才谫。

tā zì qiān cái jiǎn

He modestly said his talent was limited.

这种学问很浅谫。

zhè zhǒng xué wèn hěn qiǎn jiǎn

This knowledge is very shallow and superficial.

Similar Characters

谋 móu

谌 chén

谍 dié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谫

What does 谫 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谫 and 谋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谫?

What common words use 谫?

How to Write 谫 (jiǎn)