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

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

The Chinese character 建 (jiàn) means "To build / To establish". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 廴.

Q: How do you write 建 stroke by stroke?

建 has 8 strokes. The radical is 廴. 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 建 and 延?

建 (jiàn) and 延 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 建?

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

Q: What common words use 建?

Common words containing 建 include: 建议 (jiàn yì) — Suggestion / To suggest; 建筑 (jiàn zhù) — Architecture / Building; 建立 (jiàn lì) — To establish / To set up.

How to Write 建

The character 建 (jiàn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 廴 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

建 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To build / To establish.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 建 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 建

建议 jiàn yì

Suggestion / To suggest

建筑 jiàn zhù

Architecture / Building

建立 jiàn lì

To establish / To set up

Example Sentences

我建议你去北京。

wǒ jiàn yì nǐ qù běi jīng

I suggest you go to Beijing.

这座建筑很漂亮。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù hěn piào liàng

This building is very beautiful.

我们要建立新公司。

wǒ men yào jiàn lì xīn gōng sī

We are going to establish a new company.

Similar Characters

延 yán

廷 tíng

Practice Writing 建 (jiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 建

What does 建 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 建 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 建 and 延?

What mistakes do learners make writing 建?

What common words use 建?

How to Write 建 (jiàn)