COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尖 is built
Traditional etymology note: A point, small 小 over big 大
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How to Write 尖 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pointed; tapering; sharp
jiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiān
尖
pointed; tapering; sharp
Common words
dǐng jiān
顶尖
peak; apex; world best; number one
jiān duān
尖端
sharp pointed end; the tip; the cusp; tip-top
jiān ruì
尖锐
sharp; intense; penetrating; pointed
jiān
尖
pointed; tapering; sharp; (of a sound) shrill; piercing; (of one's hearing, sight etc) sharp; acute; keen; to make (one's voice) shrill
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尖
尖
尖
尖
尖
尖
尖
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尖
Say “jiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尖
Common words and phrases
dǐng jiān
peak; apex; world best; number one
jiān duān
sharp pointed end; the tip; the cusp; tip-top
jiān ruì
sharp; intense; penetrating; pointed
jiān
pointed; tapering; sharp; (of a sound) shrill; piercing; (of one's hearing, sight etc) sharp; acute; keen; to make (one's voice) shrill
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“尖”。
Zhège zì shì “jiān”.
This character is “尖”.
我正在学习“尖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiān” zì.
I am learning the character “尖”.
请写一遍“尖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiān”.
Please write “尖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尖?
尖 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 尖 (jiān) mean?
尖 (jiān) means pointed; tapering; sharp.
What is the radical of 尖?
The radical of 尖 is 小, associated with Not yet classified.