COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 衿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衤 (clothes) suggests the meaning, while 今 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 衿 (jīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
collar
jīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
jīn
衿
collar
Common words
jīn
衿
collar
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 衿
Say “jīn” 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 衿
Common words and phrases
jīn
collar
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“衿”。
Zhège zì shì “jīn”.
This character is “衿”.
我正在学习“衿”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīn” zì.
I am learning the character “衿”.
请写一遍“衿”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīn”.
Please write “衿” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衿?
衿 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 衿 (jīn) mean?
衿 (jīn) means collar.
What is the radical of 衿?
The radical of 衿 is 衤, associated with Not yet classified.