How to Write 健
The character 健 (jiàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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
健 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Healthy / Robust.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 健 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 健
健康
jiàn kāng
Health / Healthy
健身
jiàn shēn
Fitness / To work out
健谈
jiàn tán
Talkative
Example Sentences
祝你身体健康。
zhù nǐ shēn tǐ jiàn kāng
Wish you good health.
我每天去健身房。
wǒ měi tiān qù jiàn shēn fáng
I go to the gym every day.
他是一个健谈的人。
tā shì yí gè jiàn tán de rén
He is a talkative person.
Practice Writing 健 (jiàn)
Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 健 with real-time feedback.