jiǎn ㄐㄧㄢˇ gaam2 HSK 4 進階級 · Level 3

  • to lower
  • to decrease
  • to reduce
  • to subtract
  • to diminish

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 减 (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

  • 我要减肥。 I want to lose weight.
  • 我想减肥。 I want to lose weight.
  • 谁在减肥? Who's on diet?
  • 我想減肥。 I want to lose some weight.
  • 风暴减弱了。 The storm abated.

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