jiàn

literary
archaic

Meaning of

谏 means to remonstrate; to admonish (a ruler, superior, or friend). Pronounced jiàn.

  • to remonstrate; to admonish (a ruler, superior, or friend)

Character Info

Radical
Strokes11

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Wèi
Zhēng
zhí
yán
gǎn
jiàn
wén
míng
 

Wei Zheng was famous for his forthrightness and courage in remonstrating.

dài
zhōng
chén
cháng
mào
jìn
jiàn
 

Loyal ministers in ancient times often risked their lives to present their remonstrances.

Táng
Tài
zōng
shì
wèi
cóng
jiàn
liú
de
míng
jūn
 

Emperor Taizong of Tang was a wise ruler who accepted advice as readily as water flows downhill.

Péng
you
zhī
jiān
yīng
xiāng
quàn
jiàn
 

Friends should also admonish each other.