(jiǎn)

11 strokes

(bound form) callus

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
jiǎn
Meaning
(bound form) callus
Strokes
11
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰足开

In this compound, the meaning comes from (foot); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

lǎojiǎn

callus; corns (on the feet)

Open 老趼 page →
jiǎn

callus (patch or hardened skin); corns (on the feet)

Open 趼子 page →
jiǎn

feet with calluses; fig. a long and hard march

Open 趼足 page →

Related characters

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