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

Q: What does 衿 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 衿 (jīn) means "lapel; collar". with 9 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 衿 stroke by stroke?

衿 has 9 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 衿 and 补?

衿 (jīn) and 补 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 衿?

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

Q: What common words use 衿?

Common words containing 衿 include: 青衿 (qīng jīn) — blue collar; student's robe (ancient); 衿甲 (jīn jiǎ) — armor collar; breastplate; 衿带 (jīn dài) — sash; clothing ties.

How to Write 衿

The character 衿 (jīn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

衿 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means lapel; collar.

Common Words with 衿

青衿 qīng jīn

blue collar; student's robe (ancient)

衿甲 jīn jiǎ

armor collar; breastplate

衿带 jīn dài

sash; clothing ties

Example Sentences

他穿着一件青衿。

tā chuān zhe yī jiàn qīng jīn

He is wearing a scholar's blue-collared robe.

战士穿着衿甲。

zhàn shì chuān zhe jīn jiǎ

The soldier is wearing collar armor.

衣服的衿带开了。

yī fú de jīn dài kāi le

The tie of the garment has come undone.

Similar Characters

补 bǔ

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

Practice Writing 衿 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衿

What does 衿 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 衿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 衿 and 补?

What mistakes do learners make writing 衿?

What common words use 衿?

How to Write 衿 (jīn)