京 (jīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 京 (jīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 京 (jīng) means "capital; Beijing (short form)". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 京 stroke by stroke?

京 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 京 and 㐬?

京 (jīng) and 㐬 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 京?

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

Q: What common words use 京?

Common words containing 京 include: 北京 (běi jīng) — Beijing; 京剧 (jīng jù) — Peking Opera; 南京 (nán jīng) — Nanjing.

How to Write 京

The character 京 (jīng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 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

京 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means capital; Beijing (short form).

As an HSK Level 1 character, 京 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 京

北京 běi jīng

Beijing

京剧 jīng jù

Peking Opera

南京 nán jīng

Nanjing

Example Sentences

我明年要去北京旅游。

wǒ míng nián yào qù běi jīng lǚ yóu

I'm going to Beijing for a trip next year.

你喜欢看京剧吗？

nǐ xǐ huān kàn jīng jù ma

Do you like watching Beijing Opera?

南京是一个美丽的城市。

nán jīng shì yí gè měi lì de chéng shì

Nanjing is a beautiful city.

Similar Characters

㐬 liú

㐭 lǐn

交 jiāo

Practice Writing 京 (jīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 京

What does 京 (jīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 京 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 京 and 㐬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 京?

What common words use 京?

How to Write 京 (jīng)