岘 (xiàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岘 (xiàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岘 (xiàn) means "Steep hill". with 7 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岘 stroke by stroke?

岘 has 7 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 岘 and 屹?

岘 (xiàn) and 屹 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 岘?

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 岘?

Common words containing 岘 include: 岘山 (xiàn shān) — Mount Xian; 岘首 (xiàn shǒu) — Xianshou (peak of Mount Xian); 岘亭 (xiàn tíng) — Xian Pavilion.

How to Write 岘

The character 岘 (xiàn) is written with 7 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

岘 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Steep hill.

Common Words with 岘

岘山 xiàn shān

Mount Xian

岘首 xiàn shǒu

Xianshou (peak of Mount Xian)

岘亭 xiàn tíng

Xian Pavilion

Example Sentences

岘山在湖北省。

xiàn shān zài hú běi shěng

Mount Xian is in Hubei Province.

岘首的山路好走。

xiàn shǒu de shān lù hǎo zǒu

The mountain path at Xianshou is easy to walk.

我们去岘亭看看。

wǒ men qù xiàn tíng kàn kàn

Let's go take a look at the Xian Pavilion.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

Practice Writing 岘 (xiàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岘

What does 岘 (xiàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岘 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岘?

What common words use 岘?

How to Write 岘 (xiàn)