COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 键 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 建 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 键 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
key (on a piano or computer keyboard)
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
jiàn
键
key (on a piano or computer keyboard)
Common words
guān jiàn
关键
crucial point; crux; key; crucial
jiàn pán
键盘
keyboard
jiàn
键
key (on a piano or computer keyboard); button (on a mouse or other device); chemical bond; linchpin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 键
Say “jiàn” 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
guān jiàn
crucial point; crux; key; crucial
jiàn pán
keyboard
jiàn
key (on a piano or computer keyboard); button (on a mouse or other device); chemical bond; linchpin
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 键?
键 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 键 (jiàn) mean?
键 (jiàn) means key (on a piano or computer keyboard).
What is the radical of 键?
The radical of 键 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.