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

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

The Chinese character 胫 (jìng) means "shin; shank". with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胫 stroke by stroke?

胫 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胫 and 朊?

胫 (jìng) and 朊 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 胫?

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

Q: What common words use 胫?

Common words containing 胫 include: 胫骨 (jìng gǔ) — tibia; shinbone; 胫甲 (jìng jiǎ) — greaves; 不胫而走 (bù jìng ér zǒu) — to spread like wildfire; to spread rapidly.

How to Write 胫

The character 胫 (jìng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

胫 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means shin; shank.

Common Words with 胫

胫骨 jìng gǔ

tibia; shinbone

胫甲 jìng jiǎ

greaves

不胫而走 bù jìng ér zǒu

to spread like wildfire; to spread rapidly

Example Sentences

他的胫骨受伤了。

tā de jìng gǔ shòu shāng le

His tibia is injured.

战士穿着胫甲。

zhàn shì chuān zhe jìng jiǎ

The soldier is wearing greaves (shin armor).

这个消息不胫而走。

zhè ge xiāo xī bù jìng ér zǒu

The news spread like wildfire.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胫

What does 胫 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胫 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胫?

What common words use 胫?

How to Write 胫 (jìng)