兼
Meaning:
both, and; at the same time; to unite, to combine
HSK 3
Frequency:
#516
Pinyin:
jiān
Strokes:
10
Radical:
丷
How to Write 兼 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "兼" in Chinese
The Chinese character 兼 (jiān) means "both, and; at the same time; to unite, to combine". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 兼 include: 兼任, 兼并, 身兼.
📚 Words and Phrases with 兼
Common words containing this character
兼任
to hold a concurrent post
HSK 2
兼并
to annex
HSK 2
身兼
holding two jobs simultaneously
HSK 2
司兼导
driver-guide
HSK 3
不兼容性
incompatibility
HSK 4
内外兼修
(of a person) beautiful inside and out
HSK 4
公私兼顾
to adequately take into account both public and private interests
HSK 4
品学兼优
excelling both in morals and studies (idiom); top marks for studies and for behavior (at school)
HSK 4
德才兼备
(idiom) possessing both integrity and talent
HSK 4
恩威兼施
to employ both kindness and severity (idiom)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A hand holding two sheafs of grain 禾
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "兼"?
- The pinyin is jiān
- How many strokes does "兼" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "兼" mean?
- both, and; at the same time; to unite, to combine
- What is the radical of "兼"?
- The radical is "丷"