COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 惊 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 京 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 惊 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to startle
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīng
惊
to startle
Common words
chī jīng
吃惊
to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed
jīng xǐ
惊喜
nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised
jīng rén
惊人
astonishing
jīng yà
惊讶
amazed; astonished; to surprise; amazing
jīng dòng
惊动
to alarm; to startle; to disturb
jīng huāng
惊慌
to panic; to be alarmed
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
惊
惊
惊
惊
惊
惊
惊
惊
LEARNING TIP
Remember 惊
Say “jīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 惊
Common words and phrases
chī jīng
to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed
jīng xǐ
nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised
jīng rén
astonishing
jīng yà
amazed; astonished; to surprise; amazing
jīng dòng
to alarm; to startle; to disturb
jīng huāng
to panic; to be alarmed
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“惊”。
Zhège zì shì “jīng”.
This character is “惊”.
我正在学习“惊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.
I am learning the character “惊”.
请写一遍“惊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.
Please write “惊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 惊?
惊 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 惊 (jīng) mean?
惊 (jīng) means to startle.
What is the radical of 惊?
The radical of 惊 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.