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

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

The Chinese character 鉴 (jiàn) means "To examine / mirror / reflect". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 鉴 stroke by stroke?

鉴 has 13 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 鉴 and 鈬?

鉴 (jiàn) and 鈬 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 鉴?

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

Q: What common words use 鉴?

Common words containing 鉴 include: 鉴定 (jiàn dìng) — To identify / appraise / authenticate; 借鉴 (jiè jiàn) — draw lessons from / use for reference; 鉴赏 (jiàn shǎng) — To appreciate / enjoy (art, etc.).

How to Write 鉴

The character 鉴 (jiàn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 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

鉴 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To examine / mirror / reflect.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 鉴 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 鉴

鉴定 jiàn dìng

To identify / appraise / authenticate

借鉴 jiè jiàn

draw lessons from / use for reference

鉴赏 jiàn shǎng

To appreciate / enjoy (art, etc.)

Example Sentences

专家在鉴定古董。

zhuān jiā zài jiàn dìng gǔ dǒng

Experts are appraising antiques.

我们可以借鉴经验。

wǒ men kě yǐ jiè jiàn jīng yàn

We can learn from experience.

他喜欢鉴赏画作。

tā xǐ huān jiàn shǎng huà zuò

He likes appreciating paintings.

Similar Characters

鈬 duó

鉄 tiě

銎 qióng

Practice Writing 鉴 (jiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鉴

What does 鉴 (jiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鉴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鉴 and 鈬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鉴?

What common words use 鉴?

How to Write 鉴 (jiàn)