COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 件 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 亻 dividing up a cow 牛
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How to Write 件 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàn
件
item
Common words
yóu jiàn
邮件
mail; post; email
tiáo jiàn
条件
condition; circumstance; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; situation; state; condition
wén jiàn
文件
document; file
zhèng jiàn
证件
certificate; papers; credentials; document; ID
ruǎn jiàn
软件
(computer) software
shì jiàn
事件
event; happening; incident
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 件
Say “jiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 件
Common words and phrases
yóu jiàn
mail; post; email
tiáo jiàn
condition; circumstance; term; factor; requirement; prerequisite; qualification; situation; state; condition
wén jiàn
document; file
zhèng jiàn
certificate; papers; credentials; document; ID
ruǎn jiàn
(computer) software
shì jiàn
event; happening; incident
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“件”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “件”.
我正在学习“件”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “件”.
请写一遍“件”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “件” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 件?
件 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 件 (jiàn) mean?
件 (jiàn) means item.
What is the radical of 件?
The radical of 件 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.