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渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
渐 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

渐 Stroke Order — How to Write 渐

Stroke Order

渐 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

渐 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵斩

渐 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 斩 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 8 more strokes

渐 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiàn
  • jiān

Meanings of 渐 in Chinese

1

jiàn渐

As an adverb, 'jiàn' means slowly, gradually, or little by little, indicating a process of change or development.
经过一段时间的努力，他的学习成绩渐入佳境
After a period of hard work, his academic performance is gradually improving.
To worsen, intensify, or become more severe (referring to a situation or condition, especially a negative one).
他的病情大渐，医生建议立即住院。
His medical condition greatly worsened, and the doctor recommended immediate hospitalization.
To dredge or guide water; to channel.
农民们挖渠渐引山泉，滋润了干旱的土地。
Farmers dug channels to guide the mountain spring water, nourishing the dry land.
2

jiān渐

To permeate, to influence gradually, to imbue.
优秀文化的熏陶，能渐染人心，使其向善
The edification of excellent culture can permeate people's hearts and lead them towards goodness.
To flow into, penetrate, or spread towards; often implying a gradual movement or influence reaching a particular area or group.
这股新潮流渐入时尚界，影响广泛。
This new trend is permeating the fashion industry, with widespread influence.

Common Words and Phrases with 渐

1
jiàn渐biàn变
gradual change
天空的颜色从清晨的淡粉色渐变到蔚蓝色。
The color of the sky gradually changes from light pink in the early morning to clear blue.
2
jiàn渐cì次
gradually; by degrees
随着时间的推移，小树苗渐次长成了参天大树。
As time passed, the sapling gradually grew into a towering tree.
3
jiàn渐jiàn渐
Gradually; slowly; by degrees.
他渐渐适应了新的环境。
He gradually adapted to the new environment.
4
jiàn渐jìn进
to advance gradually; to progress step by step
学习新技能需要一个渐进的积累过程。
Learning new skills requires a gradual accumulation process.
5
jiàn渐kuài快
A gradual increase in speed or tempo.
这首乐曲的后半部分速度渐快，营造出紧张的氛围。
The latter half of this piece of music gradually quickens in tempo, creating a tense atmosphere.
6
jiàn渐màn慢
to slow down gradually
音乐的节奏在结尾处渐慢，营造出一种平静的氛围。
The rhythm of the music gradually slowed down at the end, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
7
jiàn渐xī稀
to gradually become sparse or thin
秋风渐起，公园里的游客渐稀，显得格外宁静。
As the autumn wind picked up, the visitors in the park gradually thinned out, making it exceptionally quiet.

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Idioms with 渐

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Questions about 渐

What does 渐 mean in Chinese?

渐 (jiàn) means “As an adverb” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 渐?

渐 has 2 pronunciations: jiàn, jiān.

How many strokes does 渐 have?

渐 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 渐?

渐 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 渐?

The radical of 渐 is 氵, and 渐 is a phono-semantic compound.