How to Write 景 (jǐng) — Meaning “Scenery / View”

Imagine the sun (日) rising over Beijing (京), creating a beautiful scenic view. Since Beijing is a famous capital with many scenic spots like the Great Wall, this mnemonic ties directly to the meaning "scenery" or "view."

The top part 日 should be slightly narrower than the bottom 京. The horizontal strokes in 京 should be parallel and evenly spaced, and the small hook at the end of the vertical stroke in 京 is easy to forget but necessary.

景 (jǐng) means scenery and is common in modern Chinese. 晁 (cháo) is a rare surname and ancient character, while 㬎 (xiǎn) is an obscure character meaning "bright" or used in names. Visually, 晁 has an extra stroke in the top component, and 㬎 has two 日 stacked differently.

景 appears in common words like 风景 (scenery), 景点 (scenic spot), and 景色 (landscape), all used when describing nature or tourist attractions. In Chinese culture, landscapes are deeply appreciated in poetry and painting, so this character carries an artistic and aesthetic connotation.

Common words containing 景 include: 风景 (fēng jǐng) — Scenery; landscape; 景点 (jǐng diǎn) — Scenic spot / Tourist attraction; 景色 (jǐng sè) — Scenery / Landscape.