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

Q: What does 堇 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堇 (jǐn) means "violet (flower); yellowish clay". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堇 stroke by stroke?

堇 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堇 and 型?

堇 (jǐn) and 型 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 堇?

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

Q: What common words use 堇?

Common words containing 堇 include: 堇色 (jǐn sè) — violet color; 堇菜 (jǐn cài) — violet (the plant); 堇年 (jǐn nián) — Jinnian (often a name).

How to Write 堇

The character 堇 (jǐn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

堇 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means violet (flower); yellowish clay.

Common Words with 堇

堇色 jǐn sè

violet color

堇菜 jǐn cài

violet (the plant)

堇年 jǐn nián

Jinnian (often a name)

Example Sentences

她穿着堇色的衣服。

tā chuān zhe jǐn sè de yī fú

She is wearing violet-colored clothes.

花园里开了堇菜。

huā yuán lǐ kāi le jǐn cài

Violets are blooming in the garden.

这是一个美好的堇年。

zhè shì yí gè měi hǎo de jǐn nián

This is a beautiful youth.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 堇 (jǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堇

What does 堇 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堇 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堇?

What common words use 堇?

How to Write 堇 (jǐn)