COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 艰 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艮 (tough) suggests the meaning, while 堇 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 艰 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiān
艰
difficult
Common words
jiān kǔ
艰苦
difficult; hard; arduous
jiān nán
艰难
difficult; hard; challenging
jiān xīn
艰辛
hardships; arduous; difficult
jiān jù
艰巨
arduous; terrible (task); very difficult; formidable
jiān xiǎn
艰险
difficult and dangerous; hardships and perils
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 艰
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 艰
Common words and phrases
jiān kǔ
difficult; hard; arduous
jiān nán
difficult; hard; challenging
jiān xīn
hardships; arduous; difficult
jiān jù
arduous; terrible (task); very difficult; formidable
jiān xiǎn
difficult and dangerous; hardships and perils
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 艰?
艰 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 艰 (jiān) mean?
艰 (jiān) means difficult.
What is the radical of 艰?
The radical of 艰 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.