仅 (jǐn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仅 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仅 (jǐn) means "Only or merely". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仅 stroke by stroke?

仅 has 4 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仅 and 亿?

仅 (jǐn) and 亿 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 仅?

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

Q: What common words use 仅?

Common words containing 仅 include: 不仅 (bù jǐn) — not only; 仅仅 (jǐn jǐn) — Only or just; 仅有 (jǐn yǒu) — Only have or the only.

How to Write 仅

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

仅 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Only or merely.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 仅 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 仅

不仅 bù jǐn

not only

仅仅 jǐn jǐn

Only or just

仅有 jǐn yǒu

Only have or the only

Example Sentences

他不仅聪明，也很努力。

tā bù jǐn cōng míng yě hěn nǔ lì

He is not only smart but also hardworking.

我仅仅用了五分钟。

wǒ jǐn jǐn yòng le wǔ fēn zhōng

It only took me five minutes.

这是我仅有的钱。

zhè shì wǒ jǐn yǒu de qián

This is all the money I have.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 仅 (jǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仅

What does 仅 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仅 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仅?

What common words use 仅?

How to Write 仅 (jǐn)