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

Q: What does 筋 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筋 (jīn) means "Muscle; tendon; vein". with 12 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 筋 stroke by stroke?

筋 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 筋 and 笑?

筋 (jīn) and 笑 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 筋?

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

Q: What common words use 筋?

Common words containing 筋 include: 脑筋 (nǎo jīn) — brains; way of thinking; 抽筋 (chōu jīn) — cramp; 面筋 (miàn jīn) — Wheat gluten.

How to Write 筋

The character 筋 (jīn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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

筋 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Muscle; tendon; vein.

Common Words with 筋

脑筋 nǎo jīn

brains; way of thinking

抽筋 chōu jīn

cramp

面筋 miàn jīn

Wheat gluten

Example Sentences

动动脑筋想办法。

dòng dòng nǎo jīn xiǎng bàn fǎ

Use your head to find a way.

我的腿突然抽筋了。

wǒ de tuǐ tū rán chōu jīn le

My leg suddenly cramped.

我喜欢吃炒面筋。

wǒ xǐ huān chī chǎo miàn jīn

I like eating stir-fried wheat gluten.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

笨 bèn

Practice Writing 筋 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筋

What does 筋 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筋 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筋?

What common words use 筋?

How to Write 筋 (jīn)