兼 Stroke Order — How to Write 兼
兼 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丷, 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.
兼 Radical and Character Components
兼 is an ideographic compound. A hand holding two sheafs of grain 禾.
Radical: 丷 + 8 more strokes
兼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiān
Meanings of 兼 in Chinese
1
jiān兼
To double; to combine two parts; simultaneously.
为了早点到达目的地，他们决定兼程赶路
To reach their destination sooner, they decided to travel at double speed.
To simultaneously involve, possess, or attend to multiple aspects, roles, or responsibilities.
她下班后还兼职做家教，补贴家用
After work, she also works part-time as a tutor to supplement her family's income.
Common Words and Phrases with 兼
1
to possess both (qualities/characteristics) simultaneously
这个设计兼备了实用与美观。
This design combines practicality and aesthetics.
2
To amalgamate, annex, or absorb, often referring to the taking over of land, property, or smaller entities.
这家大公司试图兼并几家小型企业，以扩大其市场份额。
This large company attempted to acquire several small businesses to expand its market share.
3
a part-time job or concurrent post
为了增加收入，他周末会去兼差送货
To earn extra income, he works a side job delivering goods on weekends.
4
travel at double speed; travel day and night
为了及时赶到参加那场重要的学术会议，他决定兼程赶路。
To arrive in time for the important academic conference, he decided to travel day and night.
5
to travel at double speed; to travel at an accelerated pace
为了及时赶到山顶欣赏日出，徒步者们决定天不亮就出发，兼道而行
To arrive at the mountaintop in time to admire the sunrise, the hikers decided to set off before dawn and press on with their journey.
6
to have both at the same time; to possess both aspects simultaneously
这款手机兼而有之，既具备强大的处理能力，又拥有出色的拍照功能。
This smartphone combines both, featuring powerful processing capabilities and excellent photography functions.
7
Give consideration to two or more things simultaneously; attend to multiple things at once.
父母们经常需要兼顾家庭和事业。
Parents often need to balance both family and career.
8
to hold two or more teaching jobs concurrently, or teach in addition to one's main occupation
她除了在高中教书，晚上还在夜校兼课，以增加收入。
Besides teaching at the high school, she also teaches part-time at a night school in the evenings to supplement her income.
9
Exceptionally capable; having the ability of two men.
小李在项目中表现出色，一人兼人，提前完成了原本需要两人才能完成的任务。
Xiao Li performed exceptionally well in the project, demonstrating the capability of two people and completing a task that originally required two, ahead of schedule.
10
To hold a concurrent post.
她除了是一名研究员，还兼任实验室的项目协调员。
Besides being a researcher, she also concurrently serves as the project coordinator for the laboratory.
11
Compatible; able to work with other systems or devices.
这款新手机充电器与多种品牌的智能手机兼容，使用起来非常方便。
This new mobile phone charger is compatible with various brands of smartphones, making it very convenient to use.
12
To be all-inclusive; embracing and accommodating diverse elements or ideas.
这所大学秉持着兼容并包的教学理念，鼓励学生探索不同学科领域。
This university adheres to an inclusive and accommodating educational philosophy, encouraging students to explore various academic fields.
13
to use both; to employ various methods simultaneously
为了提高学生的学习兴趣，老师们常常需要软硬兼施
To boost students' interest in learning, teachers often need to employ both gentle and firm approaches.
14
To absorb and assimilate various elements, regardless of their origin or nature; all-embracing.
这家画廊的收藏品兼收并蓄，包含了古典艺术和现代抽象作品
The gallery's collection is eclectic, embracing both classical art and modern abstract works.
15
Excelling in multiple aspects or areas.
小明不仅学习成绩优异，而且体育运动也兼优，是个全面发展的学生。
Xiao Ming not only has excellent academic performance but also excels in sports, making him a well-rounded student.
More words with 兼
- kuàng况jiān兼moreover
- jiān兼ài爱Universal love, Impartial love
- jiān兼zhí职Part-time, Part-time job
- jiān兼yǒu有have both, combine
- jiān兼róng容xìng性compatibility, interoperability
- jiān兼jù具to have both, to possess both
- jiān兼shǔ署concurrent post, also serve
- jiān兼zhí职gōng工zuò作part-time job, side job
- jiān兼zhí职yuán员gōng工part-time employee, part-timer
- nèi内wài外jiān兼xiū修Cultivate both inner and outer qualities, Develop both internal and external aspects
- xíng形shén神jiān兼bèi备perfect in form and spirit, realistic and vivid
- jiān兼bìng并chóng重zǔ组M&A, Mergers and acquisitions
- jiān兼chéng程gǎn赶lù路Travel day and night, Make a forced march
- jiān兼dào道ér而xíng行To pursue two paths simultaneously, To combine different approaches
- jiān兼zhí职shōu收rù入part-time income, side income
- fǒu否tài泰xiāng相jiān兼A mix of good and bad fortune., Prosperity and adversity coexist.
- jiān兼gù顾zhōu周quán全cover all bases, be comprehensive
- shēn身jiān兼shù数zhí职wearing many hats, holding multiple positions
- xián贤dé德jiān兼bèi备virtuous and capable, both virtuous and talented
- xīng星yè夜jiān兼chéng程Travel day and night, Travel through the night
Idioms with 兼
- jiān兼chéng程bìng并jìn进travel at double speed
- jiān兼chéng程qián前jìn进press on at an accelerated pace
- bēi悲xǐ喜jiān兼jí集mixed feelings of joy and sorrow
- bèi倍dào道jiān兼jìn进advance at double speed
- bèi倍dào道jiān兼xíng行travel at double speed
- biāo标běn本jiān兼zhì治treat both symptoms and root cause
- cái才dé德jiān兼bèi备possess both talent and moral integrity
- dé德cái才jiān兼bèi备possess both virtue and talent
- gōng公sī私jiān兼gù顾balance public and private interests
- pǐn品xué学jiān兼yōu优excellent in character and learning
- rì日yè夜jiān兼chéng程travel day and night
- ruǎn软yìng硬jiān兼shī施use both soft and hard tactics
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Open the tool →Questions about 兼
What does 兼 mean in Chinese?
兼 (jiān) means “To double” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 兼?
兼 is pronounced jiān in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 兼 have?
兼 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 兼?
兼 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 丷. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 兼?
The radical of 兼 is 丷, and 兼 is an ideographic compound.