鉴 Stroke Order — How to Write 鉴
鉴 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 金, 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.
鉴 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 鉴:金
metal.
Radical: 金 + 5 more strokes
鉴 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiàn
Meanings of 鉴 in Chinese
1
jiàn鉴
A mirror, often referring to a precious or ancient one.
这面宝鉴，工艺精湛，光可鉴人。
This precious mirror has exquisite craftsmanship, bright enough to reflect people clearly.
To reflect, to mirror, or to shine upon and make clear, as if reflecting an image.
湖水清澈，连水底的石头都清晰可鉴
The lake water is so clear that even the stones at the bottom are clearly visible.
To observe, inspect, appraise, or learn from; also used in formal salutations in letters or to mean 'in view of' or 'considering'.
鉴于天气预报有雨，我们决定把郊游计划推迟。
In view of the rainy weather forecast, we decided to postpone our picnic.
Something that can serve as a warning or lesson, often used in phrases like 'learn from experience' or 'a lesson from the past'.
过去的失败是前车之鉴，我们应该从中吸取教训，避免再次犯错。
Past failures are a lesson from the past; we should learn from them and avoid making the same mistakes again.
Common Words and Phrases with 鉴
1
To distinguish or differentiate between things, often by careful examination and comparison.
专家们正在鉴别这幅画的真伪。
Experts are authenticating this painting.
2
To authenticate, appraise, or evaluate the quality, authenticity, or characteristics of something or someone.
专家们正在鉴定这块玉石的价值和真伪
Experts are appraising the value and authenticity of this jade.
3
A warning or an object lesson, serving as a cautionary example to learn from.
他们失败的经历可以作为我们今后工作的鉴戒。
Their past failures can serve as a lesson for our future work.
4
To pardon; to understand and make allowances for.
因突发情况导致行程延误，未能按时抵达，还请您鉴谅。
Due to unforeseen circumstances causing a delay in the journey, I was unable to arrive on time. I hope you can understand and be lenient.
5
To observe and interpret a person's facial expressions and complexion to understand their thoughts or emotions.
他善于鉴貌辨色，总能准确地判断出客户的需求和情绪，从而提供更贴心的服务
He is skilled at observing people's expressions and demeanor, always accurately judging clients' needs and emotions, thereby providing more thoughtful service.
6
To appreciate and evaluate, especially art or cultural relics.
这次画展为参观者提供了一个绝佳的机会，可以近距离鉴赏大师的真迹。
This art exhibition offers visitors an excellent opportunity to closely appraise and appreciate the master's original works.
7
To understand the future by reviewing or learning from the past.
通过研究历史建筑的风格演变，我们得以鉴往知来，预见未来设计趋势。
Through studying the evolution of styles in historical architecture, we are able to learn from the past to foresee future design trends.
8
In view of; given that; considering.
鉴于时间有限，我们决定集中讨论最重要的问题。
Given the limited time, we decided to focus on discussing the most important issues.
9
To understand the actual circumstances and forgive any lack of proper etiquette or oversight.
鉴于他初犯且态度诚恳，老板决定鉴原，再给他一次机会。
Considering it was his first offense and his sincere attitude, the boss decided to be understanding and forgive him, giving him another chance.
More words with 鉴
- shǎng赏jiàn鉴Appreciate, Enjoy
- yīn殷jiàn鉴a warning from history, historical lesson
- yìn印jiàn鉴specimen seal impression
- tú图jiàn鉴Illustrated Guide, Picture Book
- guī龟jiàn鉴historical precedent, guide
- jiè借jiàn鉴learn from, draw upon
- pǐn品jiàn鉴appreciation, assessment
- tái台jiàn鉴For your perusal, Dear Sir/Madam
- jiàn鉴dìng定wéi为identified as, classified as
- míng明jiàn鉴For your kind perusal, For your information
- jiàn鉴shǎng赏jiā家connoisseur, gourmet
- jiàn鉴shǎng赏lì力taste, appreciation
- bǎo宝jiàn鉴guide, compendium
- jiàn鉴shǎng赏néng能lì力Appreciation skills, Discerning ability
- quán荃jiàn鉴For your review, For your kind attention
- jiàn鉴cáng藏zhě者collector, connoisseur
- jiè借jiàn鉴yì意yi义reference value, implications
- kě可jiàn鉴for reference, instructive
- yí以cǐ此wéi为jiàn鉴Learn from this, Take this as a warning
- yí以shǐ史wéi为jiàn鉴Learn from history, History as a mirror
Idioms with 鉴
- fù覆chē车zhī之jiàn鉴lesson from past failure
- qián前chē车kě可jiàn鉴Learn from past mistakes
- qián前chē车zhī之jiàn鉴a lesson from past mistakes
- yǐ以rén人wéi为jiàn鉴learn from others' experiences
- yǐ以wǎng往jiàn鉴lái来learn from the past for the future
- yóu油guāng光kě可jiàn鉴Sleek and lustrous
- zhī知wǎng往jiàn鉴jīn今learn from past to guide present
- jiàn鉴máo毛biàn辨sè色gauge mood from expression
- bái白shuǐ水jiàn鉴xīn心pure and sincere heart
- dòng洞jiàn鉴gǔ古jīn今profound insight into past and present
- guān观jīn今yí宜jiàn鉴gǔ古Observe present, learn from past
- míng明jiàn鉴wàn万lǐ里Have keen foresight and profound insight
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Open the tool →Questions about 鉴
What does 鉴 mean in Chinese?
鉴 (jiàn) means “A mirror” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 鉴?
鉴 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 鉴 have?
鉴 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 鉴?
鉴 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 金. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 鉴?
The radical of 鉴 is 金, and 鉴 is a phono-semantic compound.