拣 (jian3)

Meaning:

to choose

Pinyin: jian3
Strokes: 8
Radical: 拣

How to Write 拣 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "拣" in Chinese

The Chinese character 拣 (jian3) means "to choose". This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 拣 include: 分拣, 挑拣, 拣择.

📚 Words and Phrases with 拣

Common words containing this character

分拣 fen1 jian3
to sort (mail)
HSK 2
挑拣 tiao1 jian3
to pick and choose
HSK 2
拣择 jian3 ze2
(literary) to select
HSK 2
拣起 jian3 qi3
to pick up
HSK 2
白拣 bai2 jian3
a cheap choice
HSK 2
翻拣 fan1 jian3
to browse and select
HSK 2
披沙拣金 pi1 sha1 jian3 jin1
lit. to sort the gold from the sand (idiom)
HSK 4
挑三拣四 tiao1 san1 jian3 si4
to be picky
HSK 4
暴力分拣 bao4 li4 fen1 jian3
rough handling of parcels during mail sorting
HSK 4
雷公打豆腐，拣软的欺 Lei2 Gong1 da3 dou4 fu , jian3 ruan3 de qi1
the God of Thunder strikes bean curd, a bully picks the weakest person
HSK 5

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "拣"?
The pinyin is jian3
How many strokes does "拣" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "拣" mean?
to choose
What is the radical of "拣"?
The radical is "拣"