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岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
岸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

岸 Stroke Order — How to Write 岸

Stroke Order

岸 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 山, 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.

岸 Radical and Character Components

Components:山厂干

岸 is an ideographic compound. A mountain 山 cliff 厂; 干 provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 山 + 5 more strokes

岸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • àn

Meanings of 岸 in Chinese

1

àn岸

A piece of land bordering a body of water, such as a river or lake; a bank or shore.
小船停靠在河岸边。
The small boat docked by the river bank.
Refers to a person's appearance as tall, grand, and imposing, often describing a stately or majestic figure.
他站姿挺拔，身影伟岸。
His posture is upright, and his figure is imposing.
Arrogant; haughty.
他性格傲岸，很少听取别人的意见。
He is arrogant by nature and rarely listens to others' opinions.
To wear headwear high, exposing the forehead, often associated with a carefree, unrestrained, or uninhibited attitude.
他习惯岸帻示人，不拘小节，颇有魏晋风流。
He habitually appears with his headwear lifted to expose his forehead, not bothering with minor details, possessing a free-spirited demeanor reminiscent of the Wei and Jin dynasties.
A local or rural jail; a type of prison in the countryside, often for minor offenses.
他因犯了小错，被送进了乡间的岸
He was sent to the village jail for a minor offense.

Common Words and Phrases with 岸

1
àn岸biāo标
a shore beacon; a navigational mark set up on the shore
船只通过岸标的指引，安全地驶入港口。
Vessels, guided by the shore marks, safely entered the port.
2
àn岸rán然
In an impressively solemn or dignified manner, often with an air of superiority; frequently used in a derogatory sense.
老教授坐在书桌前，神情岸然地批阅着学生的论文。
The old professor sat at his desk, reviewing students' papers with a dignified and solemn expression.
3
àn岸xiàn线
coastline; shoreline; water's edge
这条河流的岸线曲折优美，吸引了许多游客前来观光。
The winding and beautiful shoreline of this river attracts many tourists to visit.

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Questions about 岸

What does 岸 mean in Chinese?

岸 (àn) means “Arrogant” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 岸?

岸 is pronounced àn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 岸 have?

岸 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 岸?

岸 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 山. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 岸?

The radical of 岸 is 山, and 岸 is an ideographic compound.