COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 俭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 佥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 俭 (jiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) frugal; thrifty
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎn
俭
(bound form) frugal; thrifty
Common words
jié jiǎn
节俭
frugal; economical
qín jiǎn
勤俭
hardworking and frugal
qín gōng jiǎn xué
勤工俭学
to work part-time while studying; work-study program
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 俭
Say “jiǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 俭
Common words and phrases
jié jiǎn
frugal; economical
qín jiǎn
hardworking and frugal
qín gōng jiǎn xué
to work part-time while studying; work-study program
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“俭”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǎn”.
This character is “俭”.
我正在学习“俭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “俭”.
请写一遍“俭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎn”.
Please write “俭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 俭?
俭 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 俭 (jiǎn) mean?
俭 (jiǎn) means (bound form) frugal; thrifty.
What is the radical of 俭?
The radical of 俭 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.