COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 竞 is built
Traditional etymology note: To stand up 立 to a foe 兄
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How to Write 竞 (jìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to compete
jìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jìng
竞
to compete
Common words
jìng zhēng
竞争
to compete; competition
jìng sài
竞赛
to compete; to race; contest; competition; match; race
jìng jì
竞技
competition of skill (e.g. sports); athletics tournament
jìng xiāng
竞相
competitive; eagerly; to vie
jìng xuǎn
竞选
to take part in an election; to run for office
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
竞
竞
竞
竞
竞
竞
竞
竞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 竞
Say “jìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 竞
Common words and phrases
jìng zhēng
to compete; competition
jìng sài
to compete; to race; contest; competition; match; race
jìng jì
competition of skill (e.g. sports); athletics tournament
jìng xiāng
competitive; eagerly; to vie
jìng xuǎn
to take part in an election; to run for office
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“竞”。
Zhège zì shì “jìng”.
This character is “竞”.
我正在学习“竞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jìng” zì.
I am learning the character “竞”.
请写一遍“竞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jìng”.
Please write “竞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 竞?
竞 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 竞 (jìng) mean?
竞 (jìng) means to compete.
What is the radical of 竞?
The radical of 竞 is 立, associated with Not yet classified.