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

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

The Chinese character 蹇 (jiǎn) means "Lame; unfortunate; difficult". with 17 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 蹇 stroke by stroke?

蹇 has 17 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 蹇 and 䠀?

蹇 (jiǎn) and 䠀 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 蹇?

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

Q: What common words use 蹇?

Common words containing 蹇 include: 命运多蹇 (mìng yùn duō jiǎn) — ill-fated; full of misfortunes; 蹇滞 (jiǎn zhì) — Sluggish; obstructed; difficult; 蹇涩 (jiǎn sè) — Jerky; not smooth (of writing or speech).

How to Write 蹇

The character 蹇 (jiǎn) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

蹇 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lame; unfortunate; difficult.

Common Words with 蹇

命运多蹇 mìng yùn duō jiǎn

ill-fated; full of misfortunes

蹇滞 jiǎn zhì

Sluggish; obstructed; difficult

蹇涩 jiǎn sè

Jerky; not smooth (of writing or speech)

Example Sentences

他的一生可谓命运多蹇。

tā de yī shēng kě wèi mìng yùn duō jiǎn

His life can be described as full of hardships.

这项工作进展得有些蹇滞。

zhè xiàng gōng zuò jìn zhǎn dé yǒu xiē jiǎn zhì

This work is progressing somewhat slowly.

这篇文章读起来很蹇涩。

zhè piān wén zhāng dú qǐ lái hěn jiǎn sè

This article is written in a jerky and difficult style.

Similar Characters

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Practice Writing 蹇 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹇

What does 蹇 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蹇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蹇 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蹇?

What common words use 蹇?

How to Write 蹇 (jiǎn)