嵌 (qiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嵌 (qiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嵌 (qiàn) means "To embed / to inlay". with 12 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嵌 stroke by stroke?

嵌 has 12 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嵌 and 峨?

嵌 (qiàn) and 峨 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 嵌?

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

Q: What common words use 嵌?

Common words containing 嵌 include: 嵌入 (qiàn rù) — To embed / to insert; 镶嵌 (xiāng qiàn) — to inlay; to embed; 嵌在 (qiàn zài) — Embedded in / inlaid in.

How to Write 嵌

The character 嵌 (qiàn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

嵌 is pronounced qiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To embed / to inlay.

Common Words with 嵌

嵌入 qiàn rù

To embed / to insert

镶嵌 xiāng qiàn

to inlay; to embed

嵌在 qiàn zài

Embedded in / inlaid in

Example Sentences

手机卡嵌入了槽位。

shǒu jī kǎ qiàn rù le cáo wèi

The SIM card is inserted into the slot.

戒指上镶嵌着钻石。

jiè zhǐ shàng xiāng qiàn zhe zuàn shí

The ring is set with diamonds.

宝石嵌在项链里。

bǎo shí qiàn zài xiàng liàn lǐ

The gemstone is embedded in the necklace.

Similar Characters

峨 é

峪 yù

峭 qiào

Practice Writing 嵌 (qiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嵌

What does 嵌 (qiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嵌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嵌 and 峨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嵌?

What common words use 嵌?

How to Write 嵌 (qiàn)