COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 检 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 佥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 检 (jiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to check
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎn
检
to check
Common words
jiǎn chá
检查
inspection; to examine; to inspect
jiǎn piào
检票
to inspect a ticket; to examine a ballot
ān jiǎn
安检
security check (abbr. for 安全檢查|安全检查[an1quan2 jian3cha2]); to do a security check
tǐ jiǎn
体检
abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2]
jiǎn cè
检测
to detect; to test; detection; sensing
jiǎn yàn
检验
to inspect; to examine; to test
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 检
Say “jiǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 检
Common words and phrases
jiǎn chá
inspection; to examine; to inspect
jiǎn piào
to inspect a ticket; to examine a ballot
ān jiǎn
security check (abbr. for 安全檢查|安全检查[an1quan2 jian3cha2]); to do a security check
tǐ jiǎn
abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2]
jiǎn cè
to detect; to test; detection; sensing
jiǎn yàn
to inspect; to examine; to test
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“检”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǎn”.
This character is “检”.
我正在学习“检”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “检”.
请写一遍“检”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎn”.
Please write “检” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 检?
检 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 检 (jiǎn) mean?
检 (jiǎn) means to check.
What is the radical of 检?
The radical of 检 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.