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

Q: What does 津 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 津 (jīn) means "Ferry / Saliva / Subsidy". with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 津 stroke by stroke?

津 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 津 and 㳄?

津 (jīn) and 㳄 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 津?

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

Q: What common words use 津?

Common words containing 津 include: 天津 (tiān jīn) — Tianjin; 津津有味 (jīn jīn yǒu wèi) — With great relish / With keen interest; 津贴 (jīn tiē) — Subsidy / Allowance.

How to Write 津

The character 津 (jīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

津 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ferry / Saliva / Subsidy.

Common Words with 津

天津 tiān jīn

Tianjin

津津有味 jīn jīn yǒu wèi

With great relish / With keen interest

津贴 jīn tiē

Subsidy / Allowance

Example Sentences

我下周去天津旅游。

wǒ xià zhōu qù tiān jīn lǚ yóu

I am going to Tianjin for a trip next week.

他吃得津津有味。

tā chī dé jīn jīn yǒu wèi

He ate with great relish.

公司每月发生活津贴。

gōng sī měi yuè fā shēng huó jīn tiē

The company provides a monthly living allowance.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 津 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 津

What does 津 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 津 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 津 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 津?

What common words use 津?

How to Write 津 (jīn)