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

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

The Chinese character 径 (jìng) means "path; track; diameter". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 径 stroke by stroke?

径 has 8 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 径 and 彷?

径 (jìng) and 彷 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 径?

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

Q: What common words use 径?

Common words containing 径 include: 途径 (tú jìng) — Way / Channel / Path; 直径 (zhí jìng) — diameter; 小径 (xiǎo jìng) — Path; trail.

How to Write 径

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

径 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means path; track; diameter.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 径 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 径

途径 tú jìng

Way / Channel / Path

直径 zhí jìng

diameter

小径 xiǎo jìng

Path; trail

Example Sentences

这是唯一的解决途径。

zhè shì wéi yī de jiě jué tú jìng

This is the only way to solve it.

这个圆的直径是十米。

zhè ge yuán de zhí jìng shì shí mǐ

The diameter of this circle is ten meters.

林间有一条弯曲的小径。

lín jiān yǒu yī tiáo wān qū de xiǎo jìng

There is a winding path in the forest.

Similar Characters

彷 páng

彸 zhōng

役 yì

Practice Writing 径 (jìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 径

What does 径 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 径 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 径 and 彷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 径?

What common words use 径?

How to Write 径 (jìng)