磬 (qìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 磬 (qìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磬 (qìng) means "chime stone (ancient musical instrument)". with 16 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磬 stroke by stroke?

磬 has 16 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磬 and 碟?

磬 (qìng) and 碟 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 磬?

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

Q: What common words use 磬?

Common words containing 磬 include: 磬声 (qìng shēng) — the sound of a chime stone; 击磬 (jī qìng) — to strike a chime stone; 编磬 (biān qìng) — bianqing (ancient stone chimes).

How to Write 磬

The character 磬 (qìng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

磬 is pronounced qìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means chime stone (ancient musical instrument).

Common Words with 磬

磬声 qìng shēng

the sound of a chime stone

击磬 jī qìng

to strike a chime stone

编磬 biān qìng

bianqing (ancient stone chimes)

Example Sentences

寺庙里传来了磬声。

sì miào lǐ chuán lái le qìng shēng

The sound of a chime came from the temple.

乐师正在台上击磬。

yuè shī zhèng zài tái shàng jī qìng

The musician is striking the chimes on the stage.

编磬是古代的乐器。

biān qìng shì gǔ dài de yuè qì

The bianqing is an ancient musical instrument.

Similar Characters

碟 dié

碡 dú

碣 jié

Practice Writing 磬 (qìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磬

What does 磬 (qìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磬 and 碟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磬?

What common words use 磬?

How to Write 磬 (qìng)