COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阱 is built
Traditional etymology note: A farm 阝 with a well 井; 井 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 阱 (jǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pitfall
jǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐng
阱
pitfall
Common words
xiàn jǐng
陷阱
pitfall; snare; trap
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 阱
Say “jǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 阱
Common words and phrases
xiàn jǐng
pitfall; snare; trap
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阱”。
Zhège zì shì “jǐng”.
This character is “阱”.
我正在学习“阱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jǐng” zì.
I am learning the character “阱”.
请写一遍“阱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jǐng”.
Please write “阱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阱?
阱 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 阱 (jǐng) mean?
阱 (jǐng) means pitfall.
What is the radical of 阱?
The radical of 阱 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.