bronze mirror (used in ancient times)
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jiàn
bronze mirror (used in ancient times)
jiàn dìng
to appraise; to identify; to evaluate
jiè jiàn
to draw on (others' experience); to learn from (how others do things); lesson to be learned (by observing others)
jiàn bié
to differentiate; to distinguish
jiàn shǎng
to appreciate (as a connoisseur)
jiàn yú
in view of; seeing that; considering; whereas
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: 金 (metal) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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Say “jiàn” 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 鉴
jiàn dìng
to appraise; to identify; to evaluate
jiè jiàn
to draw on (others' experience); to learn from (how others do things); lesson to be learned (by observing others)
jiàn bié
to differentiate; to distinguish
jiàn shǎng
to appreciate (as a connoisseur)
jiàn yú
in view of; seeing that; considering; whereas
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“鉴”。
Zhège zì shì “jiàn”.
This character is “鉴”.
我正在学习“鉴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiàn” zì.
I am learning the character “鉴”.
请写一遍“鉴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiàn”.
Please write “鉴” once.
鉴 is written with 13 strokes.
鉴 (jiàn) means bronze mirror (used in ancient times).
The radical of 鉴 is 金, associated with Not yet classified.