晋 Stroke Order — How to Write 晋
晋 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 日, 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.
晋 Radical and Character Components
晋 is an ideographic compound. An advance to the second 亚 day 日.
Radical: 日 + 6 more strokes
晋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jìn
Meanings of 晋 in Chinese
1
jìn晋
To advance, to be promoted, or to visit (a superior).
他成功晋级到了决赛。
He successfully advanced to the final.
An ancient Chinese state during the Zhou Dynasty, specifically referring to the Jin state.
春秋时期，晋国是一个强大的诸侯国。
During the Spring and Autumn period, the State of Jin was a powerful vassal state.
A short name for Shanxi Province, China, as seen in terms like 'Jin Opera' (晋剧).
她非常喜欢看晋剧。
She really enjoys watching Shanxi opera.
Refers to the Jin Dynasty in Chinese history, specifically the Western Jin (265-316 AD) and Eastern Jin (317-420 AD) dynasties.
东晋时期，书法艺术达到了一个高峰。
During the Eastern Jin period, the art of calligraphy reached a peak.
Common Words and Phrases with 晋
1
Jinci (晋祠) is a renowned ancient memorial temple complex located southwest of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. It commemorates Tang Shuyu, the founder of the Jin State during China's Spring and Autumn period, and is known for its exquisite ancient architecture and historical relics.
每年秋天，晋祠的景色尤其迷人，古老的建筑与红叶相映成趣。
Every autumn, the scenery of Jinci Temple is particularly charming, with ancient architecture complementing the red leaves.
2
To advance to a higher rank or level; to be promoted.
经过刻苦训练，他终于晋级成为一名高级工程师。
After intensive training, he finally advanced to become a senior engineer.
3
to call on or be granted an audience with a high-ranking official or superior
年轻的学者们排队等候，希望能有机会晋见这位德高望重的教授，请教他们研究问题。
Young scholars lined up, hoping for an opportunity to have an audience with the esteemed professor and seek advice on their research questions.
4
Jin opera (jìnjù), a local opera genre from Shanxi Province, also known as 'Shanxi Bangzi' or 'Zhonglu Bangzi'.
这次文化节邀请了著名的晋剧团进行表演，吸引了众多戏曲爱好者。
This cultural festival invited a renowned Jinju Opera troupe to perform, attracting many opera enthusiasts.
5
To be promoted; to advance to a higher position or rank.
小张因为工作表现出色，最近获得了晋升。
Xiao Zhang recently received a promotion due to his outstanding work performance.
6
King of Jin (Jìnwáng) during the late Tang Dynasty, referring to Li Keyong, a Shatuo military leader who helped suppress the Huang Chao Uprising and was known as the 'One-eyed Dragon'.
晋王李克用以其勇武而闻名，是一位杰出的军事家。
Prince of Jin, Li Keyong, was renowned for his bravery and was an outstanding military strategist.
7
To call on a high-ranking official or pay a formal visit to a senior person.
他受邀晋谒了那位德高望重的学者，探讨了古籍修复的精妙技艺。
He was invited to pay a formal visit to the highly respected scholar to discuss the exquisite techniques of ancient book restoration.
8
to be promoted to a higher position
小王因为表现出色，下个月有望晋职为部门经理。
Xiao Wang, due to his outstanding performance, is expected to be promoted to department manager next month.
More words with 晋
- fú福jìn晋Principal Consort
- qín秦jìn晋Qin and Jin, Marriage alliance
- jìn晋guó国Jin State, State of Jin
- dōng东jìn晋Eastern Jin Dynasty, Eastern Jin
- jìn晋shēng升wéi为promoted to, elevated to
- jìn晋shēng升jī机huì会promotion opportunity, career advancement
- jìn晋dài代Jin Dynasty, Western Jin Dynasty
- xīn新jìn晋newly appointed, newly promoted
- jìn晋jù剧tuán团Jin Opera Troupe, Jin Opera Company
- jìn晋shēng升jī机zhì制promotion mechanism, promotion system
- jìn晋shēng升kōng空jiān间Promotion opportunities, Career advancement
- mèng孟jìn晋Meng Jin, strive to advance
- jìn晋shēng升dào到promoted to, advanced to
- jìn晋wén文huà化Ancient Jin culture, Shanxi culture
- wèi魏jìn晋fēng风dù度Wei-Jin romanticism, Wei-Jin elegance
- wèi魏jìn晋míng名shì士Wei-Jin literati, Wei-Jin scholars
- jìn晋guó国nán南bù部Southern Jin, Southern part of the State of Jin
- jìn晋shēng升liáng良jī机Promotion opportunity, Chance for advancement
- xīn新jìn晋zhě者newcomer, new entrant
- bèi被jìn晋shēng升wéi为promoted to, elevated to
Idioms with 晋
- jìn晋yòng用chǔ楚cái材employ talents from other regions
- chǔ楚cái材jìn晋yòng用Chu talent used by Jin
- jiā加guān官jìn晋jué爵to be promoted to higher official ranks
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之hǎo好a felicitous marriage alliance
- jìn晋huì惠wén闻wā蛙ignorant and out of touch
- jìn晋yáng阳zhī之jiǎ甲revolt against higher authority
- zhāo朝liáng梁mù暮jìn晋frequently change allegiance or position
- chǔ楚cái才jìn晋yòng用Chu talent used by Jin
- qín秦huān欢jìn晋ài爱close and harmonious family relationship
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之méng盟a marriage alliance between two families
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之pǐ匹A marriage alliance between two families
- qín秦jìn晋zhī之yuán缘A strong marital bond or alliance
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Open the tool →Questions about 晋
What does 晋 mean in Chinese?
晋 (jìn) means “To advance” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 晋?
晋 is pronounced jìn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 晋 have?
晋 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 晋?
晋 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 日. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 晋?
The radical of 晋 is 日, and 晋 is an ideographic compound.