阱 (jǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 阱 (jǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阱 (jǐng) means "Pitfall or trap.". with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阱 stroke by stroke?

阱 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阱 and 邓?

阱 (jǐng) and 邓 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 阱?

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

Q: What common words use 阱?

Common words containing 阱 include: 陷阱 (xiàn jǐng) — trap or pitfall; 阱 (jǐng) — Pitfall or trap..

How to Write 阱

The character 阱 (jǐng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阱 is pronounced jǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pitfall or trap..

Common Words with 阱

陷阱 xiàn jǐng

trap or pitfall

阱 jǐng

Pitfall or trap.

Example Sentences

小心前面的陷阱。

xiǎo xīn qián miàn de xiàn jǐng

Watch out for the trap ahead.

这是一个深阱。

zhè shì yí gè shēn jǐng

This is a deep pit.

别掉进阱里。

bié diào jìn jǐng lǐ

Don't fall into the pit.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 阱 (jǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阱

What does 阱 (jǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阱 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阱?

What common words use 阱?

How to Write 阱 (jǐng)