筋 Stroke Order — How to Write 筋

Stroke Order

筋 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.

筋 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺮肋

筋 is an ideographic compound. Bamboo-like ⺮ tendons in the chest 肋.

Radical: ⺮ + 6 more strokes

筋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

jīn

Meanings of 筋 in Chinese

jīn筋

A common term for muscle or tendon, often used in phrases describing physical strength or extreme exhaustion.

经过一整天的徒步旅行，他感到全身筋疲力尽

After a full day of hiking, he felt utterly exhausted.

Tendon or ligament, referring to the connective tissue that connects muscles to bones or bones to other bones; also describes a chewy or resilient texture in food.

这个面条煮得很有筋道，口感很好。

These noodles are cooked al dente and have a great chewy texture.

A common term for visible subcutaneous veins, such as blood vessels.

他因为用力过猛，手臂上的青筋都暴露出来了

The blue veins on his arms popped out because he overexerted himself.

A tough, fibrous structure or material, often used in compounds like 'steel bar' (钢筋) or 'rubber band' (橡皮筋儿).

她用橡皮筋儿扎起头发。

She tied her hair with a rubber band.

Common Words and Phrases with 筋

jīn筋dǒu斗

A fall, tumble, or somersault.

小猴子在树枝上调皮地打了个筋斗。

The little monkey playfully did a somersault on the branch.

jīn筋gǔ骨

bones and muscles; physique

他通过坚持锻炼，使得自己的筋骨越来越强健。

He made his physique stronger and stronger through persistent exercise.

jīn筋jié节

muscle and joint; metaphorically, vital links or key points in a speech, essay, or argument.

这篇文章的筋节处理得非常巧妙，使得整体结构紧凑而富有力量。

The crucial connections in this article are handled very skillfully, making the overall structure compact and powerful.

jīn筋luán挛

clonul spasm of muscle

他因为长时间保持一个姿势，导致腿部筋挛，难以站立。

He developed muscle spasms in his leg due to maintaining one posture for a long time, making it difficult to stand.

jīn筋luò络

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, "jinluo" refers to the channels or pathways for the circulation of qi and blood; it is also commonly used to refer to veins.