(jīng)

HSK 213 strokes

eye

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
jīng
Meaning
eye; eyeball
Strokes
13
HSK level
HSK 2
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰目青

In this compound, the meaning comes from (eye); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

13 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11
  12. 12
  13. 13

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch

Open 画龙点睛 page →
HSK 7-9

unable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze steadily

Open 目不转睛 page →
jīng

eye-catching

Open 吸睛 page →
dìngjīng

to stare at

Open 定睛 page →
míngjīng

unhappy; dissatisfied

Open 眳睛 page →

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