(jìng)

HSK 512 strokes

(bound form) respectful

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
jìng
Meaning
(bound form) respectful; to respect; to offer politely
Strokes
12
HSK level
HSK 5
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

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Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

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

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Words with

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

zūnjìng
HSK 5

to respect; to revere; to esteem

Open 尊敬 page →
xiàojìng
HSK 7-9

to show filial respect

Open 孝敬 page →
jìngpèi
HSK 7-9

to esteem

Open 敬佩 page →
jìng
HSK 7-9

respect; esteem; high regard

Open 敬意 page →
jìngài
HSK 7-9

to respect and love; to hold in high esteem

Open 敬爱 page →
jìng
HSK 7-9

dedicated to one's work

Open 敬业 page →
jìng
HSK 7-9

to salute

Open 敬礼 page →
HSK 7-9

to show respect from a distance (idiom)

Open 敬而远之 page →

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