Meaning
double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (official) posts at the same time
Chinese: 同时具有或同时担任。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “jian” becomes a different word in each tone. 兼 is the 1st tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 兼职jiān zhíto hold concurrent posts; concurrent job; moonlighting
- 统筹兼顾tǒng chóu jiān gùan overall plan taking into account all factors
- 兼顾jiān gùto handle two or more responsibilities at the same time; to balance (career and family, or work and studies etc)
- 兼容jiān róngcompatible
- 兼任jiān rènto hold a concurrent post; part-time; (in academia) adjunct
Example Sentence
他一个人兼做好几份工作。Tā yí ge rén jiān zuò hǎo jǐ fèn gōng zuò.He does several jobs at the same time by himself.
他Tāhe一个人yí ge rénby oneself (without assist兼jiāndouble做zuòto make好几hǎo jǐseveral份fèn(a measure word for gifts工作gōng zuòto work。