COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 警 is built
Traditional etymology note: 言 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 敬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 警 (jǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to alert
jǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 19 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐng
警
to alert
Common words
jiāo jǐng
交警
traffic police (abbr. for 交通警察[jiao1tong1 jing3cha2])
jǐng chá
警察
police; police officer
bào jǐng
报警
to sound an alarm; to report sth to the police
jǐng gào
警告
to warn; to admonish
jǐng bào
警报
(fire) alarm; alert signal; alarm; alert
jǐng jiè
警戒
to warn; to alert; to be on the alert; to stand guard
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 警
Say “jǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 19 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 警
Common words and phrases
jiāo jǐng
traffic police (abbr. for 交通警察[jiao1tong1 jing3cha2])
jǐng chá
police; police officer
bào jǐng
to sound an alarm; to report sth to the police
jǐng gào
to warn; to admonish
jǐng bào
(fire) alarm; alert signal; alarm; alert
jǐng jiè
to warn; to alert; to be on the alert; to stand guard
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 警?
警 is written with 19 strokes.
What does 警 (jǐng) mean?
警 (jǐng) means to alert.
What is the radical of 警?
The radical of 警 is 言, associated with Not yet classified.