荆 Stroke Order — How to Write 荆
荆 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.
荆 Radical and Character Components
荆 is an ideographic compound. A plant 艹 armed with thorns 刂.
Radical: 刂 + 6 more strokes
荆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jīng
Meanings of 荆 in Chinese
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jīng荆
A deciduous shrub, often referring to the Chinese redbud (紫荆) or thorny bushes (荆棘). It is also used in idioms like '披荆斩棘' (to clear obstacles, overcome difficulties).
他在创业的道路上，一路披荆斩棘，最终取得了成功。
On his entrepreneurial journey, he blazed a trail through countless difficulties and eventually achieved success.
An ancient punishment tool made of thorny branches, used metaphorically to represent a humble and sincere apology, as exemplified in the idiom '负荆请罪' (fù jīng qǐng zuì), meaning 'to bear thorns and ask for punishment'.
他深感愧疚，准备负荆以谢罪，寻求对方的原谅。
Feeling deeply remorseful, he was prepared to bear thorns to atone for his mistake and seek the other party's forgiveness.
Jingzhou, one of the Nine Provinces in ancient China, also an alternative name for the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.
荆州文化底蕴深厚，历史悠久。
Jingzhou boasts profound cultural heritage and a long history.
An archaic and humble term used by a man to refer to his own wife, often translated as 'my humble wife'.
拙荆与我常年在此居住。
My humble wife and I have resided here for many years.
Common Words and Phrases with 荆
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Jing State, also known as Chu State (an ancient Chinese state).
荆国自古便以其独特的漆器工艺闻名遐迩。
The State of Jing has been renowned for its unique lacquerware craftsmanship since ancient times.
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thistles and thorns; thorny bushes
人生路上总会遇到荆棘，但只要勇敢面对，就能跨越。
On life's path, one will always encounter thorns and briars, but by bravely facing them, one can overcome them.
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Jingjiang (荆江) is a 360-kilometer winding section of the middle Yangtze River, from Zhijiang to the mouth of Dongting Lake, characterized by its riverbed being higher than the surrounding plains.
荆江两岸风光秀丽，吸引了众多游客前来观光。
The scenery on both banks of the Jingjiang River is beautiful, attracting many tourists to visit.
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Catnip (Nepeta cataria), an annual herbaceous plant whose whole plant is used in traditional medicine.
医生建议我用荆芥熬水喝，缓解感冒症状
The doctor suggested I drink water boiled with catnip to relieve cold symptoms.
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Jing Ke (?-227 BCE) was a famous assassin from the State of Wei during the late Warring States period of China. He was sent by Prince Dan of Yan to assassinate Qin Shi Huang (then King Zheng of Qin) but failed and was killed on the spot.
在历史的长河中，荆轲的名字与勇气和悲壮紧密相连。
In the long river of history, Jing Ke's name is closely linked with courage and tragedy.
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Jingmen is a prefecture-level city in central Hubei Province, China, known for its petrochemical industry.
我的朋友计划今年夏天去荆门旅行，体验当地的风土人情
My friend plans to travel to Jingmen this summer to experience the local customs and culture.
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King Wen of Chu State
在春秋时期，荆文王以其卓越的军事才能和治理智慧，使楚国日益强盛。
During the Spring and Autumn period, Jing Wen Wang, with his outstanding military talent and governing wisdom, made the state of Chu increasingly powerful.
More words with 荆
- shí识jīng荆Make one's acquaintance, Meet someone for the first time
- zhuō拙jīng荆My humble wife
- fù负jīng荆to offer a humble apology
- jīng荆zhōu州Jingzhou, Jing Province
- zǐ紫jīng荆huā花Bauhinia, Hong Kong orchid tree
- jīng荆xiān先shēng生Mr. Jing
- jīng荆jí棘mì密bù布thorny, full of thorns
- jīng荆pú璞zhī之měi美Unpolished beauty, Raw beauty
- shǒu手shēng生jīng荆jí棘out of practice, rusty
Idioms with 荆
- jīng荆jí棘cóng丛shēng生full of obstacles and difficulties
- jīng荆jí棘mǎn满tú途a path full of hardships
- jīng荆jí棘sè塞tú途a thorny path ahead
- jīng荆tiān天jí棘dì地Full of difficulties and obstacles
- fù负jīng荆qǐng请zuì罪humbly apologize and ask for punishment
- jí棘dì地jīng荆tiān天a desolate and ruined landscape
- pī披jīng荆zhǎn斩jí棘clear a path through difficulties
- shí识jīng荆hèn恨wǎn晚Regret not meeting you sooner
- jīng荆chāi钗bù布ǎo袄plainly dressed, humble, or poor
- jīng荆chāi钗bù布qún裙simple and humble attire
- jīng荆jí棘zài载tú途a path full of difficulties
- chuān穿jīng荆dù度jí棘traverse thorny paths
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Open the tool →Questions about 荆
What does 荆 mean in Chinese?
荆 (jīng) means “A deciduous shrub” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 荆?
荆 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 荆 have?
荆 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 荆?
荆 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 荆?
The radical of 荆 is 刂, and 荆 is an ideographic compound.