COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 健 is built
Traditional etymology note: Someone 亻 who can build 建 things; 建 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 健 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
healthy
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàn
健
healthy
Common words
jiàn kāng
健康
health; healthy
jiàn shēn
健身
to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise
bǎo jiàn
保健
health protection; health care; to maintain in good health
jiàn quán
健全
robust; sound
jiàn měi
健美
healthy and beautiful; to do fitness exercises; abbr. for 健美運動|健美运动[jian4 mei3 yun4 dong4]
jiàn zhuàng
健壮
robust; healthy; sturdy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 健
Say “jiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 健
Common words and phrases
jiàn kāng
health; healthy
jiàn shēn
to exercise; to keep fit; to work out; physical exercise
bǎo jiàn
health protection; health care; to maintain in good health
jiàn quán
robust; sound
jiàn měi
healthy and beautiful; to do fitness exercises; abbr. for 健美運動|健美运动[jian4 mei3 yun4 dong4]
jiàn zhuàng
robust; healthy; sturdy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“健”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “健”.
我正在学习“健”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “健”.
请写一遍“健”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “健” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 健?
健 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 健 (jiàn) mean?
健 (jiàn) means healthy.
What is the radical of 健?
The radical of 健 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.