COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肩 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man bringing home meat ⺼ for the family 户
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How to Write 肩 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
shoulder
jiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiān
肩
shoulder
Common words
jiān bǎng
肩膀
shoulder
bìng jiān
并肩
alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast
jiān fù
肩负
to shoulder (a burden); to bear; to suffer (a disadvantage)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
肩
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肩
肩
肩
肩
肩
LEARNING TIP
Remember 肩
Say “jiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jiān bǎng
shoulder
bìng jiān
alongside; shoulder to shoulder; side by side; abreast
jiān fù
to shoulder (a burden); to bear; to suffer (a disadvantage)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肩?
肩 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 肩 (jiān) mean?
肩 (jiān) means shoulder.
What is the radical of 肩?
The radical of 肩 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.