How to Write 睛 (jīng)

The Chinese character 睛 (jīng) means "Eye; eyeball.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 目.

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

睛 (jīng) and 眦 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 目. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Common words containing 睛 include: 眼睛 (yǎn jīng) — eye; 眨眼睛 (zhǎ yǎn jīng) — to blink one's eyes; 画龙点睛 (huà lóng diǎn jīng) — To add the finishing touch (idiom).