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

Q: What does 襟 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 襟 (jīn) means "lapel or the front of a garment". with 18 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 襟 stroke by stroke?

襟 has 18 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 襟 and 褶?

襟 (jīn) and 褶 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 襟?

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 襟?

Common words containing 襟 include: 衣襟 (yī jīn) — The front of a garment / Lapel; 胸襟 (xiōng jīn) — mind; breadth of vision; 对襟 (duì jīn) — A jacket that buttons down the middle..

How to Write 襟

The character 襟 (jīn) is written with 18 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

襟 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means lapel or the front of a garment.

Common Words with 襟

衣襟 yī jīn

The front of a garment / Lapel

胸襟 xiōng jīn

mind; breadth of vision

对襟 duì jīn

A jacket that buttons down the middle.

Example Sentences

别把墨水弄到衣襟上。

bié bǎ mò shuǐ nòng dào yī jīn shàng

Don't get ink on your clothes.

他的胸襟很开阔。

tā de xiōng jīn hěn kāi kuò

He is very broad-minded.

这是一件对襟上衣。

zhè shì yī jiàn duì jīn shàng yī

This is a front-opening jacket.

Similar Characters

褶 zhě

襁 qiǎng

襢 tǎn

Practice Writing 襟 (jīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 襟

What does 襟 (jīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 襟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 襟 and 褶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 襟?

What common words use 襟?

How to Write 襟 (jīn)