How to Write 缙 (jìn)

The Chinese character 缙 (jìn) means "red silk; official". with 13 strokes and the radical 纟.

缙 has 13 strokes. The radical is 纟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

缙 (jìn) and 绩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

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

Common words containing 缙 include: 缙绅 (jìn shēn) — gentry; scholar-officials; 缙云 (jìn yún) — Jinyun (a place name); 缙云饼 (jìn yún bǐng) — Jinyun pancake (a local snack).