炯 (jiǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 炯 (jiǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炯 (jiǒng) means "Bright (usually describing eyes)". with 9 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炯 stroke by stroke?

炯 has 9 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炯 and 灶?

炯 (jiǒng) and 灶 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 炯?

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

Q: What common words use 炯?

Common words containing 炯 include: 炯炯有神 (jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén) — Eyes bright and full of spirit; 炯炯 (jiǒng jiǒng) — Piercingly bright; 炯然 (jiǒng rán) — Brightly or clearly.

How to Write 炯

The character 炯 (jiǒng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

炯 is pronounced jiǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bright (usually describing eyes).

Common Words with 炯

炯炯有神 jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén

Eyes bright and full of spirit

炯炯 jiǒng jiǒng

Piercingly bright

炯然 jiǒng rán

Brightly or clearly

Example Sentences

他的眼睛炯炯有神。

tā de yǎn jīng jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén

His eyes are bright and piercing.

他的目光炯炯。

tā de mù guāng jiǒng jiǒng

His eyes are bright and piercing.

两者炯然不同。

liǎng zhě jiǒng rán bù tóng

The two are distinctly different.

Similar Characters

灶 zào

灸 jiǔ

灼 zhuó

Practice Writing 炯 (jiǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炯

What does 炯 (jiǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炯 and 灶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炯?

What common words use 炯?

How to Write 炯 (jiǒng)