COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 歼 is built
Traditional etymology note: A thousand 千 corpses 歹; 千 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 歼 (jiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to annihilate
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiān
歼
to annihilate
Common words
jiān miè
歼灭
to wipe out; to crush; to annihilate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
歼
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歼
歼
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 歼
Say “jiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 歼
Common words and phrases
jiān miè
to wipe out; to crush; to annihilate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“歼”。
Zhège zì shì “jiān”.
This character is “歼”.
我正在学习“歼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiān” zì.
I am learning the character “歼”.
请写一遍“歼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiān”.
Please write “歼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 歼?
歼 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 歼 (jiān) mean?
歼 (jiān) means to annihilate.
What is the radical of 歼?
The radical of 歼 is 歹, associated with Not yet classified.