净 Stroke Order — How to Write 净
净 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 冫, 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.
净 Radical and Character Components
净 is a phono-semantic compound: 冫 (water) carries the meaning, while 争 indicates the sound.
Radical: 冫 + 6 more strokes
净 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jìng
- chēng
Meanings of 净 in Chinese
1
jìng净
Clean, pure; to purify; net (as in net weight).
她的书房总是窗明几净，一尘不染。
Her study is always bright and spotless, without a speck of dust.
To clean or purify, often referring to washing parts of the body like hands or face.
吃饭前，要先净手才行。
Before eating, you must first wash your hands.
Empty; completely gone; nothing left.
钱用净了，他一无所有。
All the money is spent; he has nothing left.
Net; pure; unmixed.
这箱水果的净重是五公斤。
The net weight of this box of fruit is five kilograms.
Entirely, completely; nothing but (used to emphasize that something is exclusively or entirely composed of or focused on one thing).
他一星期净是吃面条，都没怎么吃菜。
For a whole week, he ate nothing but noodles and hardly any vegetables.
In traditional Chinese opera, a male role often characterized by a painted face, also known as 'Jing' (净) or 'Hualian' (花脸).
他的净角表演，脸谱生动，气场十足
His Jing role performance features vivid facial makeup and a powerful stage presence.
2
chēng净
Having a cold, stern, or unapproachable appearance.
他面色净，不苟言笑
His expression was cold and stern; he rarely smiled.
Common Words and Phrases with 净
1
pure white
冬日的雪花，纯洁无瑕，将大地覆盖成一片净白。
The winter snowflakes, pure and flawless, covered the earth in a spotless white.
2
net gain; net income
扣除所有开销后，我们这次活动净得了两千元的收益。
After deducting all expenses, our event netted two thousand yuan in revenue.
3
The clear height or floor-to-ceiling height of a room.
这间公寓的净高达到了三米，感觉非常宽敞。
The clear height of this apartment reached three meters, making it feel very spacious.
4
to purify; to cleanse; to decontaminate
我们安装了空气净化器来净化室内的空气，以改善居住环境。
We installed an air purifier to purify the indoor air and improve the living environment.
5
Jinghuo refers to a ritualistic fire, often obtained by rubbing dry wood, believed to ward off evil or misfortune, especially bonfires lit on St. John's Eve (June 24th) to dispel illness and bad luck.
在古老的乡村，人们会在特定的节日点燃净火，祈求丰收和平安。
In ancient villages, people would light pure fires on specific festivals, praying for a good harvest and peace.
6
The price of a product not including discounts, rebates, or commissions (i.e., net price).
这款手机的净价是三千元，不包括任何折扣或额外配件。
The net price of this smartphone is three thousand yuan, excluding any discounts or additional accessories.
7
clean and pure
她的房间总是打扫得非常净洁，一尘不染
Her room is always kept immaculately clean, without a speck of dust.
8
completely; utterly
经过一番彻底的清理，屋子里的灰尘已经清除得净尽
After a thorough cleaning, all the dust in the room had been completely removed.
9
Clearance; the unobstructed space above and around a moving object, especially in transportation.
这座隧道的净空足够高，确保大型车辆能顺利通过。
The clearance of this tunnel is high enough to ensure large vehicles can pass through smoothly.
10
Referring to Chinese folk art performances that do not contain obscene or vulgar language and actions.
演员登台前，通常会先“净口”，唱几句小调，让嗓子活动开
Before going on stage, performers usually do a "Jingkou," singing a few short tunes to warm up their voice.
11
Clear span refers to the horizontal distance between the inner faces of two supports for a beam or arch.
这座桥梁的设计要求净跨度达到20米，以确保船只顺利通过。
The design of this bridge requires a clear span of 20 meters to ensure smooth passage for vessels.
12
Net profit, the profit remaining after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest have been deducted from gross profit.
本季度，公司实现了可观的净利增长，这主要得益于有效的成本控制和市场份额的扩大。
This quarter, the company achieved a considerable increase in net profit, mainly benefiting from effective cost control and an expansion of market share.
13
To purify or cleanse the body; historically, to castrate a man, often to become a eunuch.
在古代某些宫廷中，一些男子为了能进入内廷侍奉君主，会选择净身。
In some ancient courts, certain men would choose to undergo castration to serve the monarch in the inner court.
14
A clean and quiet room, often referring to a monk's or nun's living quarters.
僧侣们在净室中诵经，寻求内心的平静与智慧。
The monks chanted sutras in their clean and quiet cells, seeking inner peace and wisdom.
15
To wash one's hands; a euphemism for relieving oneself (going to the toilet).
做饭前，奶奶总是会先净手。
Before cooking, Grandma always washes her hands.
16
Water purification, the process of treating contaminated water to make it clean and safe for use.
这个滤水器可以有效地将自来水处理成净水，供家庭饮用。
This water filter can effectively purify tap water for household drinking.
More words with 净
- chún纯jìng净Pure, Clean
- jié洁jìng净Clean and pure.
- chéng澄jìng净clean and clear
- chuī吹jìng净blow clean, blow away
- xǐ洗jìng净wash clean
- yún匀jìng净uniform and even
- sù素jing净plain, simple and clean
- wǔ武jìng净Martial Jing
- gān干jìng净Clean, Spotless
- jìng净zhòng重net weight
- qīng清jìng净Pure, Clean
- jìng净tǔ土Pure Land, Paradise
- míng明jìng净clear, bright
- ài爱gān干jìng净clean, neat
- bù不gān干jìng净dirty, unclean
- cā擦gān干jìng净wipe clean, clean up
- chún纯jìng净dù度purity, clarity
- chún纯jìng净shuǐ水purified water, pure water
- jìng净jué角Painted face role, Jing role
- jìng净shì是all, nothing but
Idioms with 净
- jìng净jǐ几míng明chuāng窗clean table and bright windows
- jìng净pán盘jiāng将jūn军a glutton who cleans their plate
- bù不gān干bù不jìng净unclean or indecent
- chuāng窗míng明jī几jìng净room clean, tidy, and well-lit
- ěr耳gēn根qīng清jìng净peace and quiet
- gān干gān干jìng净jìng净spotlessly clean and tidy
- gān干jìng净lì利luo落Neat, efficient, and decisive
- gān干jìng净lì利suǒ索neat, efficient, and thorough
- liū溜gàn干èr二jìng净Completely cleared away, not a trace left
- liù六gēn根qīng清jìng净free from worldly desires
- míng明chuāng窗jìng净jī几bright, clean, and orderly room
- shēng生dàn旦jìng净chǒu丑various types of people or characters
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Open the tool →Questions about 净
What does 净 mean in Chinese?
净 (jìng) means “Clean, pure” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 净?
净 has 2 pronunciations: jìng, chēng.
How many strokes does 净 have?
净 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 净?
净 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 冫. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 净?
The radical of 净 is 冫, and 净 is a phono-semantic compound.