COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 牮 is built
牮 can be remembered by breaking it into 代 + 牛. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 牮 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to prop up
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
jiàn
牮
to prop up
Common words
jiàn
牮
to prop up
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 牮
Say “jiàn” 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 牮
Common words and phrases
jiàn
to prop up
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“牮”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “牮”.
我正在学习“牮”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “牮”.
请写一遍“牮”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “牮” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 牮?
牮 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 牮 (jiàn) mean?
牮 (jiàn) means to prop up.
What is the radical of 牮?
The radical of 牮 is 牛, associated with Not yet classified.