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

Q: What does 斤 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斤 (jīn) means "Jin (unit of weight, approx. 500g)". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 斤 stroke by stroke?

斤 has 4 strokes. The radical is 斤. 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 斤 and 斥?

斤 (jīn) and 斥 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 斤?

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

Q: What common words use 斤?

Common words containing 斤 include: 公斤 (gōng jīn) — Kilogram; 斤两 (jīn liǎng) — Weight / Importance; 斤斤计较 (jīn jīn jì jiào) — To haggle over every detail / To be petty.

How to Write 斤

The character 斤 (jīn) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 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

斤 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Jin (unit of weight, approx. 500g).

As an HSK Level 2 character, 斤 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 斤

公斤 gōng jīn

Kilogram

斤两 jīn liǎng

Weight / Importance

斤斤计较 jīn jīn jì jiào

To haggle over every detail / To be petty

Example Sentences

我买了五公斤苹果。

wǒ mǎi le wǔ gōng jīn píng guǒ

I bought five kilograms of apples.

这袋米斤两很足。

zhè dài mǐ jīn liǎng hěn zú

This bag of rice is full weight.

他从不斤斤计较。

tā cóng bù jīn jīn jì jiào

He never nitpicks over small things.

Similar Characters

斥 chì

Practice Writing 斤 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斤

What does 斤 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斤 and 斥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斤?

What common words use 斤?

How to Write 斤 (jīn)