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剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
剑 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

剑 Stroke Order — How to Write 剑

Stroke Order

剑 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.

剑 Radical and Character Components

Components:佥刂

剑 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 佥 indicates the sound.

Radical: 刂 + 7 more strokes

剑 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiàn

Meanings of 剑 in Chinese

1

jiàn剑

An ancient long-bladed weapon, primarily used for fighting or as a ceremonial object; a sword.
他苦练剑术多年，如今已是行家。
He has diligently practiced swordsmanship for many years, and now he is an expert.

Common Words and Phrases with 剑

1
jiàn剑bá拔nǔ弩zhāng张
at swords' points; a tense situation ready to erupt
由于对最终方案无法达成一致，谈判双方在会议室里剑拔弩张，气氛十分紧张。
Unable to agree on the final proposal, the two negotiating parties were at daggers drawn in the meeting room, creating a very tense atmosphere.
2
jiàn剑hào号
The dagger symbol, used to mark a deceased person's name or as the second symbol in a set of references.
在阅读古代文献时，你可能会注意到人名旁边有一个剑号，它通常表示此人已经去世。
When reading ancient texts, you might notice a dagger symbol next to a person's name, which typically indicates that this person is deceased.
3
jiàn剑kè客
A swordsman; a person skilled in swordsmanship.
那位年轻的剑客以其高超的剑术赢得了所有人的尊敬。
That young swordsman won everyone's respect with his superb swordsmanship.
4
jiàn剑má麻
Sisal hemp, or Agave sisalana, is an evergreen perennial plant with sword-shaped leaves, cultivated for its strong fibers used in textiles and papermaking.
这种植物的叶子可以用来提取坚韧的剑麻纤维。
The leaves of this plant can be used to extract tough sisal fibers.
5
jiàn剑méi眉
Straight eyebrows that slant upwards and outwards, often associated with a dashing or heroic appearance.
那位演员的剑眉让他看起来很有精神。
That actor's sword-shaped eyebrows make him look very spirited.
6
jiàn剑shù术
The art or skill of fencing or fighting with a sword; also refers to Kendo, a Japanese martial art using bamboo swords.
他自幼学习剑术，如今已是城里最好的剑客。
He learned swordsmanship from a young age, and now he is the best swordsman in the city.
7
jiàn剑xiá侠
A knight-errant or swordsman who champions the cause of the downtrodden.
那位蒙面剑侠在月光下悄然离去，只留下一个神秘的传说。
The masked swordsman quietly departed under the moonlight, leaving behind only a mysterious legend.

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Questions about 剑

What does 剑 mean in Chinese?

剑 (jiàn) means “An ancient long-bladed weapon, primarily used for fighting or as a ceremonial object; a sword” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 剑?

剑 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 剑 have?

剑 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 剑?

剑 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 剑?

The radical of 剑 is 刂, and 剑 is a phono-semantic compound.