COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 见 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 見; a man 儿 with the eye 目 emphasized
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How to Write 见 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to see
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàn
见
to see
Common words
kàn jiàn
看见
to see; to catch sight of
tīng jiàn
听见
to hear
zài jiàn
再见
goodbye; see you again later
bú jiàn
不见
not to see; not to meet; to have disappeared; to be missing
cháng jiàn
常见
commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently
jiàn miàn
见面
to meet; to see each other
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
见
见
见
见
见
见
见
见
LEARNING TIP
Remember 见
Say “jiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 见
Common words and phrases
kàn jiàn
to see; to catch sight of
tīng jiàn
to hear
zài jiàn
goodbye; see you again later
bú jiàn
not to see; not to meet; to have disappeared; to be missing
cháng jiàn
commonly seen; common; to see sth frequently
jiàn miàn
to meet; to see each other
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“见”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “见”.
我正在学习“见”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “见”.
请写一遍“见”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “见” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 见?
见 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 见 (jiàn) mean?
见 (jiàn) means to see.
What is the radical of 见?
The radical of 见 is 见, associated with Not yet classified.