锦 Stroke Order — How to Write 锦
锦 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.
锦 Radical and Character Components
锦 is an ideographic compound. Silk 帛 inlaid with gold 钅; 钅 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 钅 + 8 more strokes
锦 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jǐn
Meanings of 锦 in Chinese
1
jǐn锦
Jǐn refers to brocade or figured silk fabric, known for its colorful patterns. It is also used metaphorically to describe something splendid, beautiful, or brilliant, as in '锦绣前程' (a splendid future) or '锦上添花' (to add flowers to brocade, meaning to make something even better).
祝愿所有毕业生都有一个锦绣前程，未来充满无限可能。
I wish all graduates a splendid future, full of infinite possibilities.
Bright, beautiful, splendid, or brocade-like, describing rich and colorful patterns or appearances.
这幅画描绘了锦鸡在花丛中嬉戏的场景，色彩鲜明。
This painting depicts golden pheasants playing among flowers, with bright and vivid colors.
Common Words and Phrases with 锦
1
Prize or trophy awarded to winners of a competition.
他赢得了本次比赛的锦标。
He won the trophy for this competition.
2
A tournament is a competition consisting of a series of contests in which many competitors participate to determine an overall winner.
今年的国际象棋锦标赛吸引了来自世界各地的顶尖选手。
This year's international chess championship attracted top players from all over the world.
3
Brocade is a rich, heavily woven fabric, often made of silk, with a raised pattern or design.
这件古老的旗袍上绣满了精致的图案，所用的锦缎面料也因此显得格外高贵。
The ancient cheongsam was embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the brocade fabric used made it appear exceptionally noble.
4
A golden pheasant, known for its brightly colored plumage, especially the male with a golden crest, orange-yellow neck, and a long tail. It is a highly ornamental bird.
锦鸡在森林里展开美丽的尾羽，吸引了游客的目光。
The golden pheasant spread its beautiful tail feathers in the forest, attracting the attention of tourists.
5
Polyamide fibre, also known as nylon, is a strong, elastic, wear-resistant synthetic fiber commonly used in textiles.
这种运动服面料主要成分是锦纶，穿着舒适且耐磨。
The main component of this sportswear fabric is nylon, which is comfortable to wear and wear-resistant.
6
A brilliant strategy or clever plan, often kept secret until needed to solve an urgent problem.
面对突如其来的难题，小明从口袋里掏出一个锦囊妙计，最终帮助大家顺利度过了难关。
Faced with a sudden challenge, Xiao Ming pulled out a brilliant secret strategy, which ultimately helped everyone successfully overcome the difficulty.
7
A colored hanging, also known as a dossal or dossel, typically placed behind a throne or altar.
寺庙中供奉的神像上，覆盖着一件精美的锦披
The statue of the deity enshrined in the temple was covered with an exquisite brocade mantle.
8
A silk banner or pennant awarded to winners or presented to express respect or gratitude.
在数学竞赛中取得优异成绩后，我们班获得了一面精美的锦旗。
After achieving excellent results in the math competition, our class received a beautiful silk banner.
9
To add flowers to brocade; to make something good even better.
他获得一等奖已经是莫大的荣誉，如果能再得到国际认可，那真是锦上添花。
Winning first prize is already a great honor; if he could also gain international recognition, that would truly be adding splendor to what is already beautiful.
10
A city in southwest Liaoning Province, China, known for its agriculture, forestry, fishing, and various industries such as mining, oil processing, chemical manufacturing, and shipbuilding.
我打算今年夏天去锦西的沿海地区旅行，听说那里的风景很美。
I plan to travel to the coastal area of Jinxiany this summer; I hear the scenery there is beautiful.
11
Beautiful brocade; splendid; magnificent.
这片土地，在春风的吹拂下，呈现出一片锦绣的山河。
Under the gentle touch of the spring breeze, this land unfolds into a splendid landscape of mountains and rivers.
12
A beautiful and magnificent landscape.
我们登高远眺，眼前的锦绣河山令人心旷神怡，仿佛一幅流动的画卷。
We climbed high and looked into the distance; the splendid rivers and mountains before our eyes were refreshing and delightful, like a flowing scroll painting.
13
Jinyiwei (锦衣卫) were an imperial secret police and intelligence agency of the Ming Dynasty, responsible for surveillance, arrests, and interrogations.
在明朝的宫廷故事中，锦衣卫常常作为神秘而强大的角色出现
In stories set in the Ming Dynasty court, the Jinyiwei often appear as mysterious and powerful figures.
14
Splendid clothes and delicious food; describes a life of luxury and extravagance.
虽然他家境贫寒，但他通过自己的努力，最终过上了锦衣玉食的日子
Although he came from a poor family, through his own efforts, he eventually achieved a life of luxury.
15
Jinzhou (Jǐnzhōu) is a prefecture-level city in western Liaoning Province, China, located south of the Bohai Sea. Historically a vital transportation and military hub, its economy is primarily based on oil refining.
锦州烧烤是当地的特色美食，吸引了许多游客前来品尝。
Jinzhou barbecue is a local specialty food, attracting many tourists to taste it.
More words with 锦
- zhī织jǐn锦brocade, figured silk
- shú蜀jǐn锦Shu Brocade, Sichuan Brocade
- jí集jǐn锦highlights, compilation
- shí什jǐn锦Assorted, Mixed
- pī披gōng宫jǐn锦Wear imperial brocade
- jǐn锦kuí葵Mallow, Chinese mallow
- jǐn锦piàn片Brocade piece, Brocade scrap
- jǐn锦xiá霞Brocade clouds, Rosy clouds
- wén文jǐn锦Wenjin, Literary Brocade
- qián前chéng程sì似jǐn锦Bright future, Promising future
- shú蜀jǐn锦tuán团shàn扇Shu brocade round fan, Shu brocade fan
- piān篇piān篇jǐn锦xiù绣Each piece is excellent, Every article is brilliant
- qián前tú途sì似jǐn锦A bright future, Promising future
Idioms with 锦
- jǐn锦cù簇huā花tuán团Magnificent, colorful, and flourishing display
- jǐn锦náng囊jiā佳jù句beautiful lines of poetry or prose
- jǐn锦sè瑟nián年huá华the prime of youth
- jǐn锦tuán团huā花cù簇richly colorful, splendid, and magnificent
- jǐn锦xiù绣jiāng江shān山picturesque and magnificent landscapes
- jǐn锦xiù绣qián前chéng程a bright and promising future
- jǐn锦xiù绣shān山hé河magnificent picturesque landscapes
- fán繁huā花sì似jǐn锦a riot of colorful flowers
- huā花tuán团jǐn锦cù簇magnificent, vibrant, and colorful display
- rú如huā花sì似jǐn锦magnificent scenery or brilliant future
- xiù绣kǒu口jǐn锦xīn心brilliant literary talent and eloquent style
- yì衣jǐn锦huán还xiāng乡return home in glory
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Open the tool →Questions about 锦
What does 锦 mean in Chinese?
锦 (jǐn) means “Bright” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 锦?
锦 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 锦 have?
锦 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 锦?
锦 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 锦?
The radical of 锦 is 钅, and 锦 is an ideographic compound.