COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 仅 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 仅 (jǐn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
barely
jǐnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐn
仅
barely
Common words
bù jǐn
不仅
not just; not limited to; (as a correlative conjunction) not only (..., but also ...)
jǐn jǐn
仅仅
barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more)
jǐn
仅
barely; only; merely
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 仅
Say “jǐn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bù jǐn
not just; not limited to; (as a correlative conjunction) not only (..., but also ...)
jǐn jǐn
barely; only; merely; only (this and nothing more)
jǐn
barely; only; merely
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 仅?
仅 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 仅 (jǐn) mean?
仅 (jǐn) means barely.
What is the radical of 仅?
The radical of 仅 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.