COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贱 is built
Traditional etymology note: Costing little 戋 money 贝; 戋 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 贱 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
inexpensive
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
贱
inexpensive
Common words
jiàn
贱
inexpensive; lowly; despicable; (bound form) (humble) my
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贱
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 贱
Common words and phrases
jiàn
inexpensive; lowly; despicable; (bound form) (humble) my
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“贱”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “贱”.
我正在学习“贱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “贱”.
请写一遍“贱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “贱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贱?
贱 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 贱 (jiàn) mean?
贱 (jiàn) means inexpensive.
What is the radical of 贱?
The radical of 贱 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.