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

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

The Chinese character 绢 (juàn) means "Thin, tough silk". with 10 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 绢 stroke by stroke?

绢 has 10 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 绢 and 线?

绢 (juàn) and 线 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 绢?

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 绢?

Common words containing 绢 include: 手绢 (shǒu juàn) — Handkerchief.; 绢花 (juàn huā) — Silk flower; 绢本 (juàn běn) — Silk scroll (for painting or calligraphy).

How to Write 绢

The character 绢 (juàn) is written with 10 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

绢 is pronounced juàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Thin, tough silk.

Common Words with 绢

手绢 shǒu juàn

Handkerchief.

绢花 juàn huā

Silk flower

绢本 juàn běn

Silk scroll (for painting or calligraphy)

Example Sentences

我有一个新手绢。

wǒ yǒu yí gè xīn shǒu juàn

I have a new handkerchief.

桌上有几朵绢花。

zhuō shàng yǒu jǐ duǒ juàn huā

There are a few silk flowers on the table.

这是绢本画。

zhè shì juàn běn huà

This is a painting on silk.

Similar Characters

线 xiàn

绀 gàn

绁 xiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 绢

What does 绢 (juàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 绢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 绢 and 线?

What mistakes do learners make writing 绢?

What common words use 绢?

How to Write 绢 (juàn)