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

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

The Chinese character 踺 (jiàn) means "a spring; a jump (in gymnastics)". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踺 stroke by stroke?

踺 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踺 and 䠀?

踺 (jiàn) and 䠀 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 踺?

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

Q: What common words use 踺?

Common words containing 踺 include: 踺子 (jiàn zi) — round-off (gymnastics move); 侧踺 (cè jiàn) — Side aerial (gymnastics/martial arts); 踺步 (jiàn bù) — a springy step; a leap.

How to Write 踺

The character 踺 (jiàn) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踺 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means a spring; a jump (in gymnastics).

Common Words with 踺

踺子 jiàn zi

round-off (gymnastics move)

侧踺 cè jiàn

Side aerial (gymnastics/martial arts)

踺步 jiàn bù

a springy step; a leap

Example Sentences

他的踺子做得很好。

tā de jiàn zi zuò dé hěn hǎo

He did the back handspring very well.

运动员在练习侧踺。

yùn dòng yuán zài liàn xí cè jiàn

Athletes are practicing round-offs.

他跨出一个大踺步。

tā kuà chū yí gè dà jiàn bù

He took a giant stride.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踺 (jiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踺

What does 踺 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踺 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踺?

What common words use 踺?

How to Write 踺 (jiàn)