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

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

The Chinese character 惊 (jīng) means "Startled". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惊 stroke by stroke?

惊 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 惊 and 恂?

惊 (jīng) and 恂 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 惊?

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

Q: What common words use 惊?

Common words containing 惊 include: 吃惊 (chī jīng) — to be surprised; to be startled; 惊喜 (jīng xǐ) — Pleasant surprise; 惊人 (jīng rén) — Astonishing.

How to Write 惊

The character 惊 (jīng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

惊 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Startled.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 惊 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 惊

吃惊 chī jīng

to be surprised; to be startled

惊喜 jīng xǐ

Pleasant surprise

惊人 jīng rén

Astonishing

Example Sentences

听到这个消息我很吃惊。

tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī wǒ hěn chī jīng

I was very surprised to hear this news.

这是一个大惊喜。

zhè shì yí gè dà jīng xǐ

This is a big surprise.

他的进步非常惊人。

tā de jìn bù fēi cháng jīng rén

His progress is very amazing.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

Practice Writing 惊 (jīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惊

What does 惊 (jīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惊 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惊?

What common words use 惊?

How to Write 惊 (jīng)