COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 睛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 目 (eye) suggests the meaning, while 青 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 睛 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
eye; eyeball
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīng
睛
eye; eyeball
Common words
yǎn jīng
眼睛
eye
huà lóng diǎn jīng
画龙点睛
to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life; a few words to clinch the point
mù bù zhuǎn jīng
目不转睛
unable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze steadily; to stare
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 睛
Say “jīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yǎn jīng
eye
huà lóng diǎn jīng
to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life; a few words to clinch the point
mù bù zhuǎn jīng
unable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze steadily; to stare
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“睛”。
Zhège zì shì “jīng”.
This character is “睛”.
我正在学习“睛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.
I am learning the character “睛”.
请写一遍“睛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.
Please write “睛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 睛?
睛 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 睛 (jīng) mean?
睛 (jīng) means eye; eyeball.
What is the radical of 睛?
The radical of 睛 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.