COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兼 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand holding two sheafs of grain 禾
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How to Write 兼 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
double
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jiān
兼
double
Common words
jiān zhí
兼职
to hold concurrent posts; concurrent job; moonlighting
jiān gù
兼顾
to attend simultaneously to two or more things; to balance (career and family, family and education etc)
jiān rèn
兼任
to hold several jobs at once; concurrent post; working part-time
jiān róng
兼容
compatible
dé cái jiān bèi
德才兼备
having both integrity and talent (idiom)
jiān
兼
double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 兼
Say “jiān” 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 兼
Common words and phrases
jiān zhí
to hold concurrent posts; concurrent job; moonlighting
jiān gù
to attend simultaneously to two or more things; to balance (career and family, family and education etc)
jiān rèn
to hold several jobs at once; concurrent post; working part-time
jiān róng
compatible
dé cái jiān bèi
having both integrity and talent (idiom)
jiān
double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兼?
兼 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 兼 (jiān) mean?
兼 (jiān) means double.
What is the radical of 兼?
The radical of 兼 is 丷, associated with Not yet classified.