京 Stroke Order — How to Write 京

Stroke Order

京 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亠, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

京 Radical and Character Components

Components:亠口小

京 is a pictograph. A capital building on a hill.

Radical: 亠 + 6 more strokes

京 Pronunciation and Pinyin

jīng

Meanings of 京 in Chinese

jīng京

jīng: Refers to the national capital, especially Beijing; used in compound words for cultural elements, such as Peking Opera.

他非常喜欢京剧这种传统艺术形式。

He really enjoys Peking Opera, this traditional art form.

Great; big. Often used in compounds related to a capital city, implying its importance and scale.

昔日京城，风华绝代。

In bygone days, the capital city possessed unrivaled splendor.

An ancient large number, referring to ten million or a hundred million.

古籍中记载，古代的富商拥有‘京’数的珍宝

Ancient texts record that wealthy merchants in ancient times possessed treasures numbering in 'jing'.

Refers to the Jing ethnic group, an ethnic minority primarily found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its distinct culture.

京族文化有着独特的魅力。

Jing ethnic culture possesses a unique charm.

Common Words and Phrases with 京

jīng京bái白

Spoken dialogue in Beijing opera performed in Beijing dialect.

这位老生演员的京白字正腔圆，韵味十足，深受观众喜爱。

This laosheng actor's Jingbai is articulate and full of charm, deeply loved by the audience.

jīng京bái白lí梨

Jingbaili, also known as Beijing pear, is a type of white pear originating from the Beijing area, characterized by its thin skin, sweet, juicy, and tender (non-crisp) flesh.

每年秋天，我都会去郊区的果园买些新鲜的京白梨，它的清甜口感总是让人回味无穷。

Every autumn, I go to the orchards in the suburbs to buy some fresh Jingbaili pears; their refreshing sweetness always leaves a lasting impression.

jīng京bào报

An official newspaper-like publication from Beijing during the Qing Dynasty.

当年的京报记录了市井生活和商业活动，为后人研究清代风俗提供了宝贵的资料。

The Jingbao of that time documented daily city life and commercial activities, providing valuable资料 for later generations to study Qing Dynasty customs.

jīng京cài菜

Beijing cuisine; northern Chinese dishes

这家餐厅的京菜味道地道，尤其是烤鸭，深受食客喜爱。

The Jingcai at this restaurant is authentic, especially the Peking duck, which is highly favored by diners.

jīng京cāng仓dà大shǐ使

An official in charge of the capital's grain reserves.

京仓大使每年都会定期巡视各地的粮仓，以确保首都的粮食储备充足且品质良好。

The Jingcang Dashi regularly inspects granaries in various locations each year to ensure the capital's grain reserves are ample and of good quality.

jīng京cháo朝

in the imperial court

京朝的匠人们技艺精湛，为宫殿增添了无数瑰宝。

The imperial court artisans possessed exquisite skills, adorning the palace with countless treasures.

jīng京chéng城

the capital of a country

每年春节，都有许多外地人涌入京城，感受节日气氛。

Every Spring Festival, many people from other places flock to the capital city to experience the festive atmosphere.

jīng京chéng城shì氏

Jingchengshi, a proper name, referring to a person surnamed Jingcheng.

京城氏精心制作的陶艺作品在当地展览中获得了高度评价。

Mr./Ms. Jingcheng's meticulously crafted pottery received high praise at the local exhibition.

jīng京dōng东dà大gǔ鼓

A type of traditional Chinese folk art (quyi) originating from areas east of Beijing, featuring a performer who sings while beating a drum and clappers, typically accompanied by sanxian and yangqin.

春节期间，社区里会请来艺人表演京东大鼓，那韵味十足的唱腔和扣人心弦的故事吸引了众多居民。

During the Spring Festival, artists are invited to perform Jingdong Daguan in the community, and its flavorful singing and captivating stories attract many residents.

jīng京dū都

Kyoto, the former capital of Japan.

古代的京都通常是文化和经济的中心。

The ancient capital was usually the center of culture and economy.

jīng京èr二hú胡

Jingerhu, a two-stringed bowed musical instrument (a type of huqin) used in Beijing opera, with a sound pitched between the jinghu and erhu.

京二胡的声音独特，为京剧伴奏增添了丰富的色彩。

The unique sound of the Jing Erhu adds rich color to Beijing opera accompaniment.

jīng京guān官

Officials of the central government in ancient China, distinguished from local officials.

他自幼刻苦读书，终考入仕途，成为一名京官。

He studied diligently from a young age, eventually passing the imperial examinations to enter officialdom and become a central government official.

jīng京hú胡

Jinghu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, smaller than the erhu, with a bamboo soundbox, producing a high-pitched sound, primarily used in Peking Opera accompaniment.