Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

variant of 劍|剑[jian4]

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 6

Pinyin

jiàn

Bopomofo

ㄐㄧㄢˋ

Jyutping

gim3

Example sentences

這位將軍佩戴著一把鋒利的寶劍。
这位将军佩戴著一把锋利的宝剑。

This general wears a sharp treasure sword.

英雄揮劍斬下惡龍的頭顱。
英雄挥剑斩下恶龙的头颅。

The hero swung his sword and chopped off the dragon's head.

處理事情不能刻舟求劍,要學會隨機應變。
处理事情不能刻舟求剑,要学会随机应变。

When dealing with matters, one shouldn't stick to old methods without change; one must learn to adapt to circumstances.

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