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

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

The Chinese character 腱 (jiàn) means "tendon". with 12 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 腱 stroke by stroke?

腱 has 12 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 腱 and 朔?

腱 (jiàn) and 朔 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 腱?

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

Q: What common words use 腱?

Common words containing 腱 include: 肌腱 (jī jiàn) — tendon; 牛腱子 (niú jiàn zi) — beef shank; 跟腱 (gēn jiàn) — Achilles tendon.

How to Write 腱

The character 腱 (jiàn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

腱 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means tendon.

Common Words with 腱

肌腱 jī jiàn

tendon

牛腱子 niú jiàn zi

beef shank

跟腱 gēn jiàn

Achilles tendon

Example Sentences

他的肌腱受伤了。

tā de jī jiàn shòu shāng le

His tendon is injured.

我买了牛腱子肉。

wǒ mǎi le niú jiàn zi ròu

I bought beef shank.

运动员跟腱断了。

yùn dòng yuán gēn jiàn duàn le

The athlete's Achilles tendon is ruptured.

Similar Characters

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

朗 lǎng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腱

What does 腱 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腱 and 朔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腱?

What common words use 腱?

How to Write 腱 (jiàn)