jiān ㄐㄧㄢ gim1 HSK 7-9 高階級 · Level 4

  • double
  • twice
  • simultaneous
  • holding two or more (official) posts at the same time

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 兼 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 汤姆日夜兼程。 Tom is on the go day and night.
  • 找兼職有多簡單? How easy is it to find a part-time job?
  • 鱼与熊掌不可兼得。 You cannot eat your cake and keep it.
  • 这个诗人兼学者死了。 The poet and scholar is dead.
  • 我得找一份兼職工作。 I'll have to find a part-time job.

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