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

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

The Chinese character 涧 (jiàn) means "Mountain stream". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涧 stroke by stroke?

涧 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涧 and 沫?

涧 (jiàn) and 沫 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 涧?

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

Q: What common words use 涧?

Common words containing 涧 include: 山涧 (shān jiàn) — Mountain stream; 溪涧 (xī jiàn) — mountain stream; brook in a ravine; 涧水 (jiàn shuǐ) — Stream water.

How to Write 涧

The character 涧 (jiàn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涧 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mountain stream.

Common Words with 涧

山涧 shān jiàn

Mountain stream

溪涧 xī jiàn

mountain stream; brook in a ravine

涧水 jiàn shuǐ

Stream water

Example Sentences

山涧里的水很凉快。

shān jiàn lǐ de shuǐ hěn liáng kuài

The water in the mountain stream is very cool.

溪涧边有很多小花。

xī jiàn biān yǒu hěn duō xiǎo huā

There are many small flowers by the mountain stream.

涧水在慢慢地流。

jiàn shuǐ zài màn màn dì liú

The stream water is flowing slowly.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涧

What does 涧 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涧 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涧?

What common words use 涧?

How to Write 涧 (jiàn)