How to Write 荆
The character 荆 (jīng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
荆 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means thorns / brambles / the state of Chu.
Common Words with 荆
荆棘
jīng jí
thorns / brambles
披荆斩棘
pī jīng zhǎn jí
to clear away obstacles
荆州
jīng zhōu
Jingzhou (a historical city in China)
Example Sentences
前方的路布满荆棘。
qián fāng de lù bù mǎn jīng jí
The road ahead is full of thorns.
他披荆斩棘获得成功。
tā pī jīng zhǎn jí huò dé chéng gōng
He overcame all obstacles to achieve success.
荆州是一个古老的地方。
jīng zhōu shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de dì fāng
Jingzhou is an ancient place.
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