净 (jìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 净 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 净 (jìng) means "clean; pure". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 冫.

Q: How do you write 净 stroke by stroke?

净 has 8 strokes. The radical is 冫. 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 净 and 冰?

净 (jìng) and 冰 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 净?

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

Q: What common words use 净?

Common words containing 净 include: 干净 (gān jìng) — clean / neat; 净化 (jìng huà) — to purify; 净重 (jìng zhòng) — net weight.

How to Write 净

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

净 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clean; pure.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 净 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 净

干净 gān jìng

clean / neat

净化 jìng huà

to purify

净重 jìng zhòng

net weight

Example Sentences

这间教室很干净。

zhè jiān jiào shì hěn gān jìng

This classroom is very clean.

森林可以净化空气。

sēn lín kě yǐ jìng huà kōng qì

Forests can purify the air.

这盒饼干净重两百克。

zhè hé bǐng gān jìng zhòng liǎng bǎi kè

The net weight of this box of cookies is 200 grams.

Similar Characters

冰 bīng

冱 hù

冲 chōng

Practice Writing 净 (jìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 净

What does 净 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 净 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 净 and 冰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 净?

What common words use 净?

How to Write 净 (jìng)