巾 (jīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巾 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巾 (jīn) means "towel / cloth". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 巾 stroke by stroke?

巾 has 3 strokes. The radical is 巾. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 巾 and 巿?

巾 (jīn) and 巿 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 巾?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 巾. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 巾?

Common words containing 巾 include: 毛巾 (máo jīn) — Towel; 纸巾 (zhǐ jīn) — tissue; paper towel; 围巾 (wéi jīn) — Scarf.

How to Write 巾

The character 巾 (jīn) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

巾 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means towel / cloth.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 巾 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 巾

毛巾 máo jīn

Towel

纸巾 zhǐ jīn

tissue; paper towel

围巾 wéi jīn

Scarf

Example Sentences

请给我一条毛巾。

qǐng gěi wǒ yī tiáo máo jīn

Please give me a towel.

你有纸巾吗？

nǐ yǒu zhǐ jīn ma

Do you have any tissues?

冬天要戴围巾。

dōng tiān yào dài wéi jīn

You should wear a scarf in winter.

Similar Characters

巿 fú

帀 zā

币 bì

Practice Writing 巾 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巾

What does 巾 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巾 and 巿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巾?

What common words use 巾?

How to Write 巾 (jīn)