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

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

The Chinese character 锏 (jiǎn) means "Mace (ancient weapon)". with 12 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锏 stroke by stroke?

锏 has 12 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锏 and 钰?

锏 (jiǎn) and 钰 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 锏?

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

Q: What common words use 锏?

Common words containing 锏 include: 杀手锏 (shā shǒu jiǎn) — trump card; secret weapon; 铁锏 (tiě jiǎn) — iron mace (ancient weapon); 双锏 (shuāng jiǎn) — Double maces (ancient weapon).

How to Write 锏

The character 锏 (jiǎn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

锏 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mace (ancient weapon).

Common Words with 锏

杀手锏 shā shǒu jiǎn

trump card; secret weapon

铁锏 tiě jiǎn

iron mace (ancient weapon)

双锏 shuāng jiǎn

Double maces (ancient weapon)

Example Sentences

这是他最后的杀手锏。

zhè shì tā zuì hòu de shā shǒu jiǎn

This is his final trump card.

他手里拿着一把铁锏。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yī bǎ tiě jiǎn

He is holding an iron mace in his hand.

双锏是古代的一种兵器。

shuāng jiǎn shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng bīng qì

Double maces are a type of ancient weapon.

Similar Characters

钰 yù

钱 qián

钲 zhēng

Practice Writing 锏 (jiǎn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锏

What does 锏 (jiǎn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锏 and 钰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锏?

What common words use 锏?

How to Write 锏 (jiǎn)