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箭 Stroke Order — How to Write 箭

Stroke Order

箭 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.

箭 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺮前

箭 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, while 前 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺮ + 9 more strokes

箭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jiàn

Meanings of 箭 in Chinese

1

jiàn箭

An arrow; a projectile shot from a bow, often used to describe a situation where something is imminent and must be done, like 'an arrow on the bowstring'.
经过长时间的筹备，这个项目已经箭在弦上，非做不可了
After extensive preparations, this project is now like an arrow on the bowstring; it must be carried out.
Referring to a rapid, long stride, or the distance an arrow can cover.
他迈开箭步，迅速穿过人群，赶上了最后一班车
He took long, quick strides, swiftly moving through the crowd to catch the last bus.
Describing urgency or speed, as in 'time flies like an arrow'.
光阴似箭，岁月如梭。
Time flies like an arrow, and days and months pass quickly like a shuttle.

Common Words and Phrases with 箭

1
jiàn箭bù步
A sudden, big stride forward.
猫咪一个箭步跳上了桌子，追逐着线团。
The cat made a swift lunge onto the table, chasing the ball of yarn.
2
jiàn箭cā擦
A tassel hung from an archer's belt, used for wiping arrows.
这位经验丰富的弓箭手，在比赛前仔细检查了他的箭擦，确保每支箭都能被擦拭干净
The experienced archer carefully checked his arrow wiper before the competition, ensuring each arrow could be cleaned thoroughly.
3
jiàn箭lóu楼
An embrasured watchtower, typically located near a city gate, with openings for observation and archery.
古老的城墙上矗立着一座高大的箭楼，守护着这座历史悠久的城市。
A tall arrow tower stood on the ancient city wall, guarding the historic city.
4
jiàn箭tǒng筒
A container for holding arrows.
猎人把箭筒挂在腰间，准备出发。
The hunter hung the quiver at his waist, ready to depart.

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Questions about 箭

What does 箭 mean in Chinese?

箭 (jiàn) means “An arrow” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 箭?

箭 is pronounced jiàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 箭 have?

箭 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 箭?

箭 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 箭?

The radical of 箭 is ⺮, and 箭 is a phono-semantic compound.