COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 解 is built
Traditional etymology note: To cut 刀 the horns 角 off of an ox 牛; 角 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 解 (jiě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to divide
jiěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiě
解
to divide
Common words
jiě jué
解决
to solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem); to eliminate; to wipe out (an enemy, bandits etc)
liǎo jiě
了解
to understand; to realize; to find out
jiě shì
解释
explanation; to explain; to interpret; to resolve
lǐ jiě
理解
to comprehend; to understand
huǎn jiě
缓解
to bring relief; to alleviate (a crisis); to dull (a pain)
jiǎng jiě
讲解
to explain
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
解
解
解
解
解
解
解
解
LEARNING TIP
Remember 解
Say “jiě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jiě jué
to solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem); to eliminate; to wipe out (an enemy, bandits etc)
liǎo jiě
to understand; to realize; to find out
jiě shì
explanation; to explain; to interpret; to resolve
lǐ jiě
to comprehend; to understand
huǎn jiě
to bring relief; to alleviate (a crisis); to dull (a pain)
jiǎng jiě
to explain
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“解”。
Zhège zì shì “jiě”.
This character is “解”.
我正在学习“解”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiě” zì.
I am learning the character “解”.
请写一遍“解”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiě”.
Please write “解” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 解?
解 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 解 (jiě) mean?
解 (jiě) means to divide.
What is the radical of 解?
The radical of 解 is 角, associated with Not yet classified.