COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 简 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺮ (bamboo) suggests the meaning, while 间 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 简 (jiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jiǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiǎn
简
simple
Common words
jiǎn dān
简单
simple; not complicated
jiǎn lì
简历
curriculum vitae (CV); résumé; biographical notes
jiǎn zhí
简直
simply; really
jiǎn huà
简化
to simplify
jiǎn jiè
简介
summary; brief introduction
jiǎn chēng
简称
to be abbreviated to; abbreviation; short form
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
简
简
简
简
简
简
简
简
LEARNING TIP
Remember 简
Say “jiǎn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 简
Common words and phrases
jiǎn dān
simple; not complicated
jiǎn lì
curriculum vitae (CV); résumé; biographical notes
jiǎn zhí
simply; really
jiǎn huà
to simplify
jiǎn jiè
summary; brief introduction
jiǎn chēng
to be abbreviated to; abbreviation; short form
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“简”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǎn”.
This character is “简”.
我正在学习“简”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “简”.
请写一遍“简”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǎn”.
Please write “简” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 简?
简 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 简 (jiǎn) mean?
简 (jiǎn) means simple.
What is the radical of 简?
The radical of 简 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.