(jìng)

HSK 214 strokesTrad.

still

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
jìng
Meaning
still; calm; quiet; not moving
Strokes
14
HSK level
HSK 2
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰青争

In this compound, the meaning comes from (nature); 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

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

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  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11
  12. 12
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  14. 14

Words with

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

ānjìng
HSK 2

quiet

Open 安静 page →
lěngjìng
HSK 4

calm; cool-headed; dispassionate; (of a place) deserted; quiet

Open 冷静 page →
níngjìng
HSK 4

tranquil

Open 宁静 page →
píngjìng
HSK 4

calm; tranquil; serene

Open 平静 page →
jìng
HSK 7-9

lonely; secluded

Open 僻静 page →
dòngjìng
HSK 7-9

(detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness

Open 动静 page →
jìng
HSK 7-9

quiet

Open 寂静 page →
qīngjìng
HSK 7-9

quiet

Open 清静 page →

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