僭 (jiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 僭 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 僭 (jiàn) means "to overstep / to usurp". with 14 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 僭 stroke by stroke?

僭 has 14 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 僭 and 傅?

僭 (jiàn) and 傅 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 僭?

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

Q: What common words use 僭?

Common words containing 僭 include: 僭越 (jiàn yuè) — to overstep one's authority; 僭称 (jiàn chēng) — to claim a title or status falsely; 僭位 (jiàn wèi) — to usurp the throne.

How to Write 僭

The character 僭 (jiàn) is written with 14 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

僭 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to overstep / to usurp.

Common Words with 僭

僭越 jiàn yuè

to overstep one's authority

僭称 jiàn chēng

to claim a title or status falsely

僭位 jiàn wèi

to usurp the throne

Example Sentences

这种行为属于僭越。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shǔ yú jiàn yuè

This behavior constitutes an overstepping of bounds.

他僭称自己是王。

tā jiàn chēng zì jǐ shì wáng

He claimed the title of king without right.

他想通过手段僭位。

tā xiǎng tōng guò shǒu duàn jiàn wèi

He wants to usurp the position through some means.

Similar Characters

傅 fù

傈 lì

傍 bàng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 僭

What does 僭 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 僭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 僭 and 傅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 僭?

What common words use 僭?

How to Write 僭 (jiàn)