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粳 Stroke Order — How to Write 粳

Stroke Order

粳 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 米, 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.

粳 Radical and Character Components

Components:米更

粳 is a phono-semantic compound: 米 (rice) carries the meaning, while 更 indicates the sound.

Radical: 米 + 7 more strokes

粳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jīng

Meanings of 粳 in Chinese

1

jīng粳

A type of rice with short, thick grains, also known as Japonica rice or short-grain rice.
我们家经常吃这种粳米,口感软糯。
Our family often eats this type of Japonica rice; its texture is soft and glutinous.

Common Words and Phrases with 粳

1
jīng粳dào稻
japonica rice
这种粳稻米饭香糯可口,是我们家常吃的主食。
This japonica rice is fragrant and delicious when cooked, and is a staple food we often eat at home.
2
jīng粳mǐ米
polished japonica rice
这种粥是用新鲜的粳米熬制而成的,口感软糯香甜。
This porridge is made from fresh japonica rice, offering a soft, sticky, and sweet taste.

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Questions about 粳

What does 粳 mean in Chinese?

粳 (jīng) means “A type of rice with short” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 粳?

粳 is pronounced jīng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 粳 have?

粳 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 粳?

粳 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 米. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 粳?

The radical of 粳 is 米, and 粳 is a phono-semantic compound.

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