COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 今
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Traditional etymology note: A mouth 亼 talking about things
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How to Write 今 (jīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīn
今
now
Common words
jīn nián
今年
this year
jīn tiān
今天
today; the present time; now
jīn hòu
今后
hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on
jīn rì
今日
today
rú jīn
如今
nowadays; now
zhì jīn
至今
so far; to this day; until now
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
今
今
今
今
今
今
今
今
LEARNING TIP
Remember 今
Say “jīn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 今
Common words and phrases
jīn nián
this year
jīn tiān
today; the present time; now
jīn hòu
hereafter; henceforth; in the future; from now on
jīn rì
today
rú jīn
nowadays; now
zhì jīn
so far; to this day; until now
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 今?
今 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 今 (jīn) mean?
今 (jīn) means now.
What is the radical of 今?
The radical of 今 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.