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

Q: What does 谨 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谨 (jǐn) means "careful; cautious". with 13 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谨 stroke by stroke?

谨 has 13 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谨 and 谋?

谨 (jǐn) and 谋 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 谨?

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

Q: What common words use 谨?

Common words containing 谨 include: 谨慎 (jǐn shèn) — cautious; prudent; 严谨 (yán jǐn) — Rigorous / Meticulous; 谨记 (jǐn jì) — to bear in mind; to remember carefully.

How to Write 谨

The character 谨 (jǐn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谨 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means careful; cautious.

Common Words with 谨

谨慎 jǐn shèn

cautious; prudent

严谨 yán jǐn

Rigorous / Meticulous

谨记 jǐn jì

to bear in mind; to remember carefully

Example Sentences

做事要谨慎。

zuò shì yào jǐn shèn

One should be cautious when doing things.

他的态度很严谨。

tā de tài dù hěn yán jǐn

His attitude is very rigorous.

请谨记老师的话。

qǐng jǐn jì lǎo shī de huà

Please keep the teacher's words in mind.

Similar Characters

谋 móu

谌 chén

谍 dié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谨

What does 谨 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谨 and 谋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谨?

What common words use 谨?

How to Write 谨 (jǐn)