见 Stroke Order — How to Write 见
见 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 见, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
见 Radical and Character Components
见 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 見; a man 儿 with the eye 目 emphasized.
Radical: 见 + 0 more strokes
见 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiàn
- xiàn
Meanings of 见 in Chinese
1
jiàn见
to see; to observe; to meet; to perceive
优秀的领导者善于见微知著，从而做出明智的决策
Excellent leaders are good at perceiving the whole from small details, thereby making wise decisions.
To meet, encounter, or be exposed to something; to experience.
经过这次旅行，他算是见了世面。
After this trip, he has certainly broadened his horizons.
to be evident or apparent; to show or manifest (e.g., effectiveness or deficiency)
这种药很快就见效了，缓解了我的疼痛
This medicine quickly took effect and relieved my pain.
To appear (in text, etc.); for reference (e.g., 'see above', 'see below').
具体信息，详见附录一。
For specific information, please refer to Appendix 1.
To meet; to see (a person)
我明天要去见一位老朋友。
I am going to meet an old friend tomorrow.
Refers to one's understanding, insight, or perspective on things.
对于这个复杂的问题，大家总是见仁见智。
Regarding this complex problem, opinions always vary.
A particle indicating passive voice or how one is treated, often used in polite expressions such as 'please forgive me' (见谅) or 'to be laughed at' (见笑).
如果我有什么地方做得不好，还请您多加见谅
If there's anything I've done improperly, please be more understanding/forgiving.
2
xiàn见
To appear, to become visible (an archaic equivalent of '现').
山顶上初见曙光。
The first light of dawn appeared on the mountaintop.
An archaic variant of '现' (xiàn), meaning existing or present.
如今见存的古籍已不多。
Few ancient texts remain today.
Common Words and Phrases with 见
1
to be loved or highly regarded by others (a polite expression)
我的手工作品能得您见爱，真是莫大的荣幸。
It is a great honor that my handcrafted piece has received your kind favor.
2
to appear in the newspapers
这次慈善义演的消息昨天已经在本地报纸上见报了。
The news of this charity performance appeared in the local newspaper yesterday.
3
to pass away (referring to an elder or parent)
她父亲见背多年，她一直很思念他。
Her father passed away many years ago, and she has always missed him deeply.
4
To be tempted to commit a crime or act greedily upon seeing wealth or money.
看见邻居家里放着贵重物品，他竟然见财起意，起了盗窃的念头。
Seeing the valuable items in his neighbor's house, he actually developed ill intentions and thought about stealing them.
5
to be known/praised for
这位年轻的科学家因其在物理学领域的卓越贡献而见称。
This young scientist is acclaimed for her outstanding contributions in the field of physics.
6
7
To seem or appear; to be evident or confirmed.
从他的作品中，见得他是一个对生活充满热情的人。
From his works, it is evident that he is a person full of passion for life.
8
Insight, perception, or a well-informed viewpoint on a matter.
他对这个问题的分析很有见地。
His analysis of this issue is very insightful.
9
experienced and knowledgeable
他走遍了世界各地，所以见多识广，总能给出独到的见解。
He has traveled all over the world, so he is well-informed and experienced, always able to offer unique insights.
10
square (used to describe something with equal sides of a specified length)
他买了一块十厘米见方的布料。
He bought a piece of cloth ten centimeters square.
11
your esteemed visit
若您近期有空，欢迎您随时来舍下见访
If you are free recently, you are welcome to visit my humble home anytime.
12
To adjust one's actions or plans according to the prevailing circumstances; to be opportunistic and adaptable.
在瞬息万变的市场中，公司必须学会见风使帆，灵活调整战略。
In a rapidly changing market, companies must learn to adjust their actions according to the prevailing circumstances and flexibly adapt their strategies.
13
To be credulous; to readily believe rumors or slight indications.
小明总是见风是雨，听到一点传闻就信以为真，结果常常闹出笑话。
Xiao Ming always jumps to conclusions, believing every little rumor he hears, which often leads to embarrassing situations.
14
To make the most of every available moment or space, or to seize every opportunity.
她总是见缝插针地学习，即使是在通勤路上也会翻开书本。
She always makes the most of every spare moment to study, even opening her book during her commute.
15
To exploit every loophole or opportunity; to be opportunistic.
他这个人总是见缝就钻，无论是学习还是工作，总能找到捷径
He is always opportunistic, always finding shortcuts whether in studies or work.
16
To mind; to take offense; to be blamed.
我可能说错了什么，希望你不要见怪
I might have said something wrong; I hope you won't take offense.
More words with 见
- hǎn罕jiàn见rare; seldom seen
- yì意jiàn见Opinion, view, or suggestion.
- jìn觐jiàn见have an audience, be received
- pèng碰jiàn见to run into, to meet
- zhào召jiàn见to summon, to send for
- zhuàng撞jiàn见run into, bump into
- zú足jiàn见It shows, It is evident
- cháo朝jiàn见to have an audience with an emperor
- dòng洞jiàn见Insight; to perceive clearly.
- guǎn管jiàn见Humble opinion, My humble view
- jìn晋jiàn见have an audience with, be received by
- kòu叩jiàn见pay respects, request an audience
- mèng梦jiàn见dream of
- piē瞥jiàn见glimpse, catch a glimpse
- qiǎn浅jiàn见my humble opinion, humble opinion
- qiáo瞧jiàn见catch sight of
- qiú求jiàn见request an audience, ask to see
- xí习jiàn见commonly seen
- xiǎn显jiàn见Obvious; evident; clearly visible.
- xiǎng想jiàn见Want to meet, Want to see
Idioms with 见
- jiàn见ān鞍sī思mǎ马see saddle, think horse
- jiàn见fēng风shǐ使duò舵adapt to circumstances opportunistically
- jiàn见fēng风zhuǎn转duò舵adapt to changing circumstances
- jiàn见guài怪bù不guài怪remain calm when seeing strange things
- jiàn见hǎo好jiù就shōu收Quit while you're ahead
- jiàn见jī机ér而xíng行act according to circumstances
- jiàn见jī机xíng行shì事act according to circumstances
- jiàn见jì骥yī一máo毛see a small part of a whole
- jiàn见jǐng景shēng生qíng情adapt to the situation
- jiàn见léng棱jiàn见jiǎo角to be assertive and unyielding
- jiàn见lì利sī思yì义prioritize righteousness over personal gain
- jiàn见lì利wàng忘yì义abandon principles for profit
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Open the tool →Questions about 见
What does 见 mean in Chinese?
见 (jiàn) means “to see” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 见?
见 has 2 pronunciations: jiàn, xiàn.
How many strokes does 见 have?
见 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 见?
见 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 见. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 见?
The radical of 见 is 见, and 见 is an ideographic compound.