兼

jiān

verb HSK 7 #5,523

Meanings

1 to hold simultaneously; to combine
2 concurrently; simultaneously

Characters

simultaneously; to combine

Examples

他身兼数职。

Tā shēn jiān shù zhí.

He holds several positions simultaneously.

这个产品兼具美观和实用。

Zhège chǎnpǐn jiān jù měiguān hé shíyòng.

This product combines aesthetics and practicality.

Tips

usage

兼 means doing/having multiple things at once. Common patterns: 兼职 (part-time job), 兼容 (compatible), 兼顾 (attend to both), 身兼数职 (hold multiple posts).

Stroke Order

兼 jiān