缰 (jiāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 缰 (jiāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缰 (jiāng) means "Reins". with 16 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缰 stroke by stroke?

缰 has 16 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缰 and 缥?

缰 (jiāng) and 缥 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 缰?

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

Q: What common words use 缰?

Common words containing 缰 include: 缰绳 (jiāng shéng) — Reins; halter; 脱缰 (tuō jiāng) — to break loose from the reins; out of control; 勒缰 (lēi jiāng) — to pull the reins; to rein in a horse.

How to Write 缰

The character 缰 (jiāng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缰 is pronounced jiāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Reins.

Common Words with 缰

缰绳 jiāng shéng

Reins; halter

脱缰 tuō jiāng

to break loose from the reins; out of control

勒缰 lēi jiāng

to pull the reins; to rein in a horse

Example Sentences

牵好马的缰绳。

qiān hǎo mǎ de jiāng shéng

Hold the horse's reins properly.

那匹马脱缰了。

nà pǐ mǎ tuō jiāng le

That horse broke free from its reins.

他用力勒缰。

tā yòng lì lēi jiāng

He pulled the reins hard.

Similar Characters

缥 piāo

缦 màn

缧 léi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缰

What does 缰 (jiāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缰 and 缥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缰?

What common words use 缰?

How to Write 缰 (jiāng)