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How to Write 茎 (jīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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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

stalk

Common words

jīng

stalk; stem

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · · jīng

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 茎

Detailed component breakdown coming soon

Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 茎

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.

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WORDS WITH 茎

Common words and phrases

jīng

stalk; stem

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“茎”。

Zhège zì shì “jīng”.

This character is “茎”.

我正在学习“茎”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jīng” zì.

I am learning the character “茎”.

请写一遍“茎”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jīng”.

Please write “茎” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 茎?

茎 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 茎 (jīng) mean?

茎 (jīng) means stalk.

What is the radical of 茎?

The radical of 茎 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.