COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 斤 is built
斤 can be remembered by breaking it into 厂 + 下. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s upper-left enclosure structure.
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How to Write 斤 (jīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
catty
jīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jīn
斤
catty
Common words
gōng jīn
公斤
kilogram (kg)
jīn
斤
catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
斤
斤
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斤
斤
斤
斤
LEARNING TIP
Remember 斤
Say “jīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 斤
Common words and phrases
gōng jīn
kilogram (kg)
jīn
catty; (PRC) weight equal to 500 g; (Tw) weight equal to 600 g; (HK, Malaysia, Singapore) slightly over 604 g
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“斤”。
Zhège zì shì “jīn”.
This character is “斤”.
我正在学习“斤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīn” zì.
I am learning the character “斤”.
请写一遍“斤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīn”.
Please write “斤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 斤?
斤 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 斤 (jīn) mean?
斤 (jīn) means catty.
What is the radical of 斤?
The radical of 斤 is 斤, associated with Not yet classified.