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