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How to Write 坚 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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jiān

strong

Common words

jiān chí

坚持

to persevere with; to persist in; to insist on

jiān qiáng

坚强

staunch; strong

jiān dìng

坚定

firm; steady; staunch; resolute

jiān gù

坚固

firm; firmly; hard; stable

jiān jué

坚决

firm; resolute; determined

jiān yìng

坚硬

hard; solid

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 坚

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 坚 is not available yet. Focus on its 7-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “jiān” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 坚

Say “jiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 坚

Common words and phrases

坚持

jiān chí

to persevere with; to persist in; to insist on

坚强

jiān qiáng

staunch; strong

坚定

jiān dìng

firm; steady; staunch; resolute

坚固

jiān gù

firm; firmly; hard; stable

坚决

jiān jué

firm; resolute; determined

坚硬

jiān yìng

hard; solid

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“坚”。

Zhège zì shì “jiān”.

This character is “坚”.

我正在学习“坚”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiān” zì.

I am learning the character “坚”.

请写一遍“坚”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiān”.

Please write “坚” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 坚?

坚 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 坚 (jiān) mean?

坚 (jiān) means strong.

What is the radical of 坚?

The radical of 坚 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.