狷 (juàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 狷 (juàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狷 (juàn) means "upright / cautious". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狷 stroke by stroke?

狷 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狷 and 狉?

狷 (juàn) and 狉 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 狷?

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

Q: What common words use 狷?

Common words containing 狷 include: 狷介 (juàn jiè) — upright and aloof; 狷急 (juàn jí) — impatient and narrow-minded; 狂狷 (kuáng juàn) — Arrogant and cautious (eccentric)..

How to Write 狷

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狷 is pronounced juàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means upright / cautious.

Common Words with 狷

狷介 juàn jiè

upright and aloof

狷急 juàn jí

impatient and narrow-minded

狂狷 kuáng juàn

Arrogant and cautious (eccentric).

Example Sentences

他为人十分狷介。

tā wéi rén shí fēn juàn jiè

He is a very upright and aloof person.

他的性格有些狷急。

tā de xìng gé yǒu xiē juàn jí

He has a somewhat hot-tempered and impatient personality.

他性格狂狷。

tā xìng gé kuáng juàn

He is unconventional and uncompromising.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狷

What does 狷 (juàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狷 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狷?

What common words use 狷?

How to Write 狷 (juàn)