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

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

The Chinese character 痉 (jìng) means "spasm; convulsion". with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痉 stroke by stroke?

痉 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痉 and 疙?

痉 (jìng) and 疙 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 痉?

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

Q: What common words use 痉?

Common words containing 痉 include: 痉挛 (jìng luán) — spasm; cramp; 抽痉 (chōu jìng) — spasm; cramp; 痉笑 (jìng xiào) — sardonic grin.

How to Write 痉

The character 痉 (jìng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

痉 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means spasm; convulsion.

Common Words with 痉

痉挛 jìng luán

spasm; cramp

抽痉 chōu jìng

spasm; cramp

痉笑 jìng xiào

sardonic grin

Example Sentences

他的腿突然发生了痉挛。

tā de tuǐ tū rán fā shēng le jìng luán

His leg suddenly cramped.

游泳时要注意别抽痉。

yóu yǒng shí yào zhù yì bié chōu jìng

Be careful not to get cramps while swimming.

这种病会导致面部痉笑。

zhè zhǒng bìng huì dǎo zhì miàn bù jìng xiào

This disease can cause a sardonic grin.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痉

What does 痉 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痉 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痉?

What common words use 痉?

How to Write 痉 (jìng)