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矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
矜 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

矜 Stroke Order — How to Write 矜

Stroke Order

矜 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 矛, 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.

矜 Radical and Character Components

Components:矛今

矜 is a phono-semantic compound: 矛 (spear) carries the meaning, while 今 indicates the sound.

Radical: 矛 + 4 more strokes

矜 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jīn
  • qín
  • guān

Meanings of 矜 in Chinese

1

jīn矜

To pity; to feel compassion for; to show sympathy or mercy towards.
她矜惜地看着受伤的小鸟，把它带回了家
She looked at the injured bird with pity and took it home.
proud; arrogant; boastful
他从不骄矜，总是谦逊待人。
He is never arrogant, always treating others with humility.
Dignified, reserved, or constrained (as in '矜持' or '矜重').
她举止矜持，给人留下深刻的印象。
Her dignified demeanor left a deep impression on people.
2

qín矜

The shaft or handle of a spear.
这柄矛的矜很坚固。
The shaft of this spear is very sturdy.
3

guān矜

Refers to a widower; same as 'guān' (鳏).
他孤身一人，妻逝后便成了矜
He is alone; after his wife passed away, he became a widower.

Common Words and Phrases with 矜

1
jīn矜chí持
reserved, demure, or restrained (in manner).
她是一个性格矜持的女孩，不轻易在陌生人面前展露自己的情感。
She is a reserved girl who doesn't easily show her emotions in front of strangers.
2
jīn矜guì贵
Noble and distinguished, often implying a sense of haughtiness or conceit due to one's high status or talent.
这套古董茶具保存完好，每一件都显得十分矜贵。
This set of antique tea ware is well-preserved, with each piece appearing very precious and distinguished.
3
jīn矜jīn矜
Cautious and careful, or strong and firm.
他在工作中总是矜矜的，反复检查每一个细节。
He is always very cautious in his work, repeatedly checking every detail.
4
jīn矜jīn矜yè业yè业
Cautious and diligent; meticulous and scrupulous in one's work or duties.
王老师对待学生的作业总是矜矜业业，批改得非常仔细。
Teacher Wang always approaches students' homework diligently and conscientiously, correcting it with great care.
5
jīn矜xī惜
To take pity on; to cherish or value greatly.
老园丁对这棵百年古树万分矜惜，每日都会细心照料。
The old gardener greatly cherished this century-old tree, carefully tending to it every day.
6
jīn矜xǔ诩
To be conceited and boastful; to boast and show off.
尽管取得了巨大的成功，她从不矜诩，总是保持谦逊。
Despite her immense success, she never boasts, always remaining humble.
7
jīn矜yí疑
A legal term referring to a case that deserves sympathy but where the crime itself is suspicious or uncertain.
面对那桩错综复杂的案件，法官对被告的罪行感到矜疑，认为需更多证据才能定夺。
Facing that complicated case, the judge felt a sense of both compassion for the defendant's situation and doubt regarding their guilt, believing that more evidence was needed to make a decision.
8
jīn矜zhòng重
dignified; staid; self-respecting
她举止矜重，从不轻易开玩笑。
Her demeanor is dignified and reserved; she never makes jokes lightly.

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Questions about 矜

What does 矜 mean in Chinese?

矜 (jīn) means “To pity” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 矜?

矜 has 3 pronunciations: jīn, qín, guān.

How many strokes does 矜 have?

矜 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 矜?

矜 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 矛. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 矜?

The radical of 矜 is 矛, and 矜 is a phono-semantic compound.