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How to Write 经 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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jīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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jīng

classics

Common words

jīng cháng

经常

frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily

yǐ jīng

已经

already

jīng guò

经过

to pass; to go through; process; course

jīng lǐ

经理

manager; director

jīng jì

经济

economy; economic

jīng lì

经历

experience; to experience; to go through

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 经

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 工 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 经

Say “jīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 经

Common words and phrases

经常

jīng cháng

frequently; constantly; regularly; often; day-to-day; everyday; daily

已经

yǐ jīng

already

经过

jīng guò

to pass; to go through; process; course

经理

jīng lǐ

manager; director

经济

jīng jì

economy; economic

经历

jīng lì

experience; to experience; to go through

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“经”。

Zhège zì shì “jīng”.

This character is “经”.

我正在学习“经”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.

I am learning the character “经”.

请写一遍“经”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.

Please write “经” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 经?

经 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 经 (jīng) mean?

经 (jīng) means classics.

What is the radical of 经?

The radical of 经 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.