PINYIN SYLLABLE
Chinese characters with Pinyin jian
Learn how to write 106 Chinese characters pronounced “jian” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.
START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS
Common “jian” Chinese characters
The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.
to see
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item
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between
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strong
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healthy
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to check
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simple
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to establish
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to lower
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key (on a piano or computer keyboard)
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difficult
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to recommend
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced jiàn
39 dictionary entries use the pronunciation jiàn, including 见 (to see), 件 (item), 健 (healthy), 建 (to establish), 键 (key (on a piano or computer keyboard)).
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key (on a piano or computer keyboard)
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to recommend
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gradual
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to fulfill (a promise)
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double-edged sword
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bronze mirror (used in ancient times)
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arrow
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inexpensive
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warship
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to splash
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farewell dinner
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to prop up
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mountain stream
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to remonstrate
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material (such as rocks, earth, bamboo etc) used to hastily repair a dike
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shuttlecock
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(bound form) to overstep one's authority
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used in 踺子[jian4zi5]
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced jiǎn
33 dictionary entries use the pronunciation jiǎn, including 检 (to check), 简 (simple), 减 (to lower), 捡 (to pick up; to collect; to gather), 剪 (scissors).
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to lower
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to pick up; to collect; to gather
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scissors
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to choose
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(bound form) frugal; thrifty
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card
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child
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bamboo conduit
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(bound form) cocoon
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bamboo conduit
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(bound form) callus
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eyelid
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(dialect) fold or pleat (in clothing)
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ancient weapon like a long solid metal truncheon
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shallow
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carry to the utmost
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(chemistry) base; alkali; soda
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surname Jian
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to speak out boldly
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lame
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN
Chinese characters pronounced jiān
34 dictionary entries use the pronunciation jiān, including 间 (between), 坚 (strong), 艰 (difficult), 尖 (pointed; tapering; sharp), 肩 (shoulder).
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pointed; tapering; sharp
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shoulder
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double
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to supervise
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wicked
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to annihilate
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to pan fry
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narrow
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letter
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(grass)
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to wash
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bullock
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(wooden) box
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to pick up with chopsticks
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thick waterproof silk
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reed
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bonito
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mythical bird with one eye and one wing
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surname Jian
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(bound form) saddle blanket
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PRINTABLE PRACTICE
Practice these jian characters
Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 12 useful characters from this pronunciation group.
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