COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 禁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 示 (altar) suggests the meaning, while 林 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 禁 (jìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to prohibit
jìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jìn / jīn
禁
to prohibit
Common words
jìn zhǐ
禁止
to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
bù jīn
不禁
can't help (doing sth); can't refrain from
yán jìn
严禁
to strictly prohibit
jìn jì
禁忌
taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from
jìn qū
禁区
restricted area; forbidden region
jīn bú zhù
禁不住
can't help it; can't bear it
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 禁
Say “jìn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 禁
Common words and phrases
jìn zhǐ
to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
bù jīn
can't help (doing sth); can't refrain from
yán jìn
to strictly prohibit
jìn jì
taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from
jìn qū
restricted area; forbidden region
jīn bú zhù
can't help it; can't bear it
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“禁”。
Zhège zì shì “jìn”.
This character is “禁”.
我正在学习“禁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jìn” zì.
I am learning the character “禁”.
请写一遍“禁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jìn”.
Please write “禁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 禁?
禁 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 禁 (jìn) mean?
禁 (jìn) means to prohibit.
What is the radical of 禁?
The radical of 禁 is 示, associated with Not yet classified.