减
Meaning:
to decrease, to subtract, to diminish
HSK 3
Frequency:
#571
Pinyin:
jiǎn
Strokes:
11
Radical:
冫
How to Write 减 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "减" in Chinese
The Chinese character 减 (jiǎn) means "to decrease, to subtract, to diminish". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 减 include: 删减, 削减, 增减.
📚 Words and Phrases with 减
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: ice
Semantic component: 冫
Phonetic component: 咸
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "减"?
- The pinyin is jiǎn
- How many strokes does "减" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "减" mean?
- to decrease, to subtract, to diminish
- What is the radical of "减"?
- The radical is "冫"