COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 建 is built
Traditional etymology note: 廴 (action) suggests the meaning, while 聿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 建 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to establish
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàn
建
to establish
Common words
jiàn yì
建议
to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
jiàn lì
建立
to establish; to set up; to found
jiàn shè
建设
to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to institute
jiàn zào
建造
to construct; to build
jiàn zhù
建筑
to construct; building
xiū jiàn
修建
to build; to construct
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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建
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 建
Say “jiàn” 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 建
Common words and phrases
jiàn yì
to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
jiàn lì
to establish; to set up; to found
jiàn shè
to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to institute
jiàn zào
to construct; to build
jiàn zhù
to construct; building
xiū jiàn
to build; to construct
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“建”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “建”.
我正在学习“建”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “建”.
请写一遍“建”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “建” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 建?
建 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 建 (jiàn) mean?
建 (jiàn) means to establish.
What is the radical of 建?
The radical of 建 is 廴, associated with Not yet classified.