COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荆 is built
Traditional etymology note: A plant 艹 armed with thorns 刂
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How to Write 荆 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
chaste tree or berry (Vitex agnus-castus)
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīng
荆
chaste tree or berry (Vitex agnus-castus)
Common words
jīng jí
荆棘
thistles and thorns; brambles; thorny undergrowth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荆
Say “jīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 荆
Common words and phrases
jīng jí
thistles and thorns; brambles; thorny undergrowth
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“荆”。
Zhège zì shì “jīng”.
This character is “荆”.
我正在学习“荆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.
I am learning the character “荆”.
请写一遍“荆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.
Please write “荆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荆?
荆 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荆 (jīng) mean?
荆 (jīng) means chaste tree or berry (Vitex agnus-castus).
What is the radical of 荆?
The radical of 荆 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.