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斤 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斤 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斤 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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斤 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

斤 Stroke Order — How to Write 斤

Stroke Order

斤 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 斤, 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.

斤 Radical and Character Components

Components:厂下

Radical: 斤 + 0 more strokes

斤 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jīn

Meanings of 斤 in Chinese

1

jīn斤

A Chinese unit of weight, equal to 500 grams; also used in the idiom "斤斤计较" (jīnjīn jìjiào), meaning to be overly meticulous or nitpicky about trivial matters.
他总是为小事斤斤计较，让人觉得很累。
He always nitpicks over trivial matters, which makes people feel tired.
An ancient tool for felling trees, similar to an axe or hatchet.
他们使用斧斤砍伐树木。
They used axes to fell trees.

Common Words and Phrases with 斤

1
jīn斤dǒu斗
a fall or tumble
小孩子不小心摔了个斤斗，但很快就爬起来继续玩了。
The child accidentally took a tumble but quickly got up and continued playing.
2
jīn斤jīn斤
Excessively concerned with minor details or costs; petty.
他总是为了一点小事斤斤计较，让人觉得很不舒服。
He always haggles over every little thing, which makes people feel uncomfortable.
3
jīn斤jīn斤jì计jiào较
To haggle over every ounce; to be overly concerned with minor details or small matters.
他总是为一点小事斤斤计较，让人觉得很累。
He always quibbles over trifles, which makes people feel exhausted.
4
jīn斤liǎng两
weight
他写的文章很有斤两，每次都能给人深刻的启发。
His articles carry a lot of weight, always offering profound insights.

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Questions about 斤

What does 斤 mean in Chinese?

斤 (jīn) means “An ancient tool for felling trees, similar to an axe or hatchet” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 斤?

斤 is pronounced jīn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 斤 have?

斤 has 4 strokes.

How do you write 斤?

斤 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 斤. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 斤?

The radical of 斤 is 斤.