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

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

The Chinese character 经 (jīng) means "To pass through, classics, or manage". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 经 stroke by stroke?

经 has 8 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.

Q: What's the difference between 经 and 纡?

经 (jīng) and 纡 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 经?

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

Q: What common words use 经?

Common words containing 经 include: 经常 (jīng cháng) — Often or frequently; 经过 (jīng guò) — To pass through; the process.; 经理 (jīng lǐ) — Manager.

How to Write 经

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

经 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pass through, classics, or manage.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 经 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 经

经常 jīng cháng

Often or frequently

经过 jīng guò

To pass through; the process.

经理 jīng lǐ

Manager

Example Sentences

我经常去图书馆看书。

wǒ jīng cháng qù tú shū guǎn kàn shū

I often go to the library to read.

我每天经过这家书店。

wǒ měi tiān jīng guò zhè jiā shū diàn

I pass by this bookstore every day.

他是我们公司的经理。

tā shì wǒ men gōng sī de jīng lǐ

He is the manager of our company.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 经 (jīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 经

What does 经 (jīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 经 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 经 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 经?

What common words use 经?

How to Write 经 (jīng)