COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 巾 is built
Traditional etymology note: A curtain or towel hanging from a rack
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How to Write 巾 (jīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
towel
jīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīn
巾
towel
Common words
máo jīn
毛巾
towel
zhǐ jīn
纸巾
paper towel; napkin; facial tissue
wéi jīn
围巾
scarf; shawl
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 巾
Say “jīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 巾
Common words and phrases
máo jīn
towel
zhǐ jīn
paper towel; napkin; facial tissue
wéi jīn
scarf; shawl
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 巾?
巾 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 巾 (jīn) mean?
巾 (jīn) means towel.
What is the radical of 巾?
The radical of 巾 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.