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

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

The Chinese character 精 (jīng) means "Refined; essence; energy; excellent.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 精 stroke by stroke?

精 has 14 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 精 and 粞?

精 (jīng) and 粞 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 精?

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

Q: What common words use 精?

Common words containing 精 include: 精神 (jīng shén) — Spirit; mind; energy; vitality.; 精彩 (jīng cǎi) — Wonderful; brilliant; splendid.; 精美 (jīng měi) — Exquisite; elegant; beautiful..

How to Write 精

The character 精 (jīng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

精 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Refined; essence; energy; excellent..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 精 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 精

精神 jīng shén

Spirit; mind; energy; vitality.

精彩 jīng cǎi

Wonderful; brilliant; splendid.

精美 jīng měi

Exquisite; elegant; beautiful.

Example Sentences

他很有精神。

tā hěn yǒu jīng shén

He is very spirited and energetic.

比赛非常精彩。

bǐ sài fēi cháng jīng cǎi

The match was wonderful.

这个礼物很精美。

zhè ge lǐ wù hěn jīng měi

This gift is very exquisite.

Similar Characters

粞 xī

粟 sù

粢 zī

Practice Writing 精 (jīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 精

What does 精 (jīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 精 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 精 and 粞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 精?

What common words use 精?

How to Write 精 (jīng)