COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 京 is built
Traditional etymology note: A capital building on a hill
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How to Write 京 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Jing
jīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīng
京
surname Jing
Common words
jīng jù
京剧
Beijing opera
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 京
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 京
Common words and phrases
jīng jù
Beijing opera
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“京”。
Zhège zì shì “jīng”.
This character is “京”.
我正在学习“京”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.
I am learning the character “京”.
请写一遍“京”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.
Please write “京” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 京?
京 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 京 (jīng) mean?
京 (jīng) means surname Jing.
What is the radical of 京?
The radical of 京 is 亠, associated with Not yet classified.