How to Write 敬
The character 敬 (jìng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
敬 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to respect / to offer politely.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 敬 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 敬
尊敬
zūn jìng
To respect; respectful
敬礼
jìng lǐ
to salute / salute
敬酒
jìng jiǔ
to propose a toast
Example Sentences
我们要尊敬老师。
wǒ men yào zūn jìng lǎo shī
We should respect our teachers.
士兵在敬礼。
shì bīng zài jìng lǐ
The soldier is saluting.
他向客人敬酒。
tā xiàng kè rén jìng jiǔ
He proposed a toast to the guests.
Practice Writing 敬 (jìng)
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