茧 (jian3)

Meaning:

variant of 繭|茧[jian3]

Pinyin: jian3
Strokes: 9
Radical: 茧

How to Write 茧 - undefined Strokes

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About "茧" in Chinese

The Chinese character 茧 (jian3) means "variant of 繭|茧[jian3]". This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 茧 include: 作茧, 茧子, 老茧.

📚 Words and Phrases with 茧

Common words containing this character

作茧 zuo4 jian3
to make a cocoon
HSK 2
茧子 jian3 zi
callus (patch or hardened skin)
HSK 2
老茧 lao3 jian3
callus (patch or hardened skin)
HSK 2
蚕茧 can2 jian3
silkworm cocoon
HSK 2
重茧 chong2 jian3
thick callus
HSK 2
蚕茧纸 can2 jian3 zhi3
paper made from silkworm cocoons
HSK 3
作茧自缚 zuo4 jian3 zi4 fu4
to spin a cocoon around oneself (idiom); enmeshed in a trap of one's own devising
HSK 4
信息茧房 xin4 xi1 jian3 fang2
(Internet) echo chamber
HSK 4
抽丝剥茧 chou1 si1 bo1 jian3
lit. to unwind the silk thread from the cocoon (idiom)
HSK 4
破茧成蝶 po4 jian3 cheng2 die2
lit. to break through a cocoon and turn into a butterfly (idiom)
HSK 4

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "茧"?
The pinyin is jian3
How many strokes does "茧" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "茧" mean?
variant of 繭|茧[jian3]
What is the radical of "茧"?
The radical is "茧"