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

Q: What does 馑 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 馑 (jǐn) means "famine". with 14 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 馑 stroke by stroke?

馑 has 14 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 馑 and 飨?

馑 (jǐn) and 飨 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 馑?

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

Q: What common words use 馑?

Common words containing 馑 include: 饥馑 (jī jǐn) — famine; 馑荒 (jǐn huāng) — famine and crop failure; 灾馑 (zāi jǐn) — famine and disaster.

How to Write 馑

The character 馑 (jǐn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 饣 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

馑 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese. It means famine.

Common Words with 馑

饥馑 jī jǐn

famine

馑荒 jǐn huāng

famine and crop failure

灾馑 zāi jǐn

famine and disaster

Example Sentences

那个地方有饥馑。

nà ge dì fāng yǒu jī jǐn

There is a famine in that place.

以前常有馑荒。

yǐ qián cháng yǒu jǐn huāng

There used to be frequent famines.

农民害怕灾馑。

nóng mín hài pà zāi jǐn

Farmers fear famine.

Similar Characters

飨 xiǎng

餍 yàn

馇 chā

Practice Writing 馑 (jǐn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 馑

What does 馑 (jǐn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 馑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 馑 and 飨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 馑?

What common words use 馑?

How to Write 馑 (jǐn)