COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柬 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bound 束 package
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How to Write 柬 (jiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jiǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎn
柬
card
Common words
qǐng jiǎn
请柬
invitation card; written invitation
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柬
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 柬
Common words and phrases
qǐng jiǎn
invitation card; written invitation
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柬?
柬 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 柬 (jiǎn) mean?
柬 (jiǎn) means card.
What is the radical of 柬?
The radical of 柬 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.