津 Stroke Order — How to Write 津

Stroke Order

津 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.

津 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵聿

津 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 聿 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 6 more strokes

津 Pronunciation and Pinyin

jīn

Meanings of 津 in Chinese

jīn津

A place for crossing water, such as a ferry crossing, a customs post, or a vital pass.

这家新开的书店，因其独特的选书和舒适的环境，吸引了许多爱书人前来问津

This newly opened bookstore, with its unique selection of books and comfortable environment, has attracted many book lovers to seek it out.

Mouth fluid, saliva; used in idioms like '津津有味' to describe eating or listening with great relish or keen interest.

小明听老师讲故事，听得津津有味。

Xiao Ming listened to the teacher's story with great relish.

Body fluid; secretion, often referring to saliva or sweat, as in '口舌生津' (to salivate) or '遍体生津' (to sweat all over).

想起那道美食，我不禁口舌生津

Thinking of that delicious dish, I couldn't help but salivate.

To moisten or nourish; refers to a fluid that moisturizes, such as saliva or sweat.

这片土地被雨水充分津润，作物长势喜人。

This land is thoroughly moistened by rainwater, and the crops are growing well.

Abbreviation for Tianjin, a major port city in northern China.

这条高铁通往津门。

This high-speed rail line leads to Tianjin.

Common Words and Phrases with 津

jīn津jīn津lè乐dào道

to talk about with great relish or keen interest

她旅行归来，对途中的趣事津津乐道，让听者也心生向往

Upon her return from the trip, she talked with great relish about the interesting things she encountered, inspiring a desire in the listeners to also experience them.

jīn津jīn津yǒu有wèi味

With relish; with great interest and pleasure.

小狗在草地上津津有味地啃着骨头。

The puppy was gnawing on the bone on the grass with great relish.

jīn津làng浪

tsunami

沿海城市必须时刻警惕可能发生的津浪，并制定完善的疏散计划。

Coastal cities must always be vigilant about potential tsunamis and establish comprehensive evacuation plans.

jīn津liáng梁

guide; bridge; link; means of transition

教育是知识传播的津梁，帮助学生从无知走向明智。

Education serves as a bridge and a ferry for the dissemination of knowledge, guiding students from ignorance to enlightenment.

jīn津tiē贴

an allowance or subsidy, often a payment in addition to a regular salary or for specific expenses.

这家公司为员工提供了丰厚的住房津贴和餐费津贴。

This company offers generous housing allowances and meal allowances to its employees.

jīn津yào要

a vital communications hub; an important or key position

这座古镇地处水陆交通的津要之地，历来是南北货物集散的枢纽。

This ancient town, situated at a strategic crossroads for both water and land transport, has historically been a hub for the distribution of goods between north and south.

jīn津yè液

body fluids (in TCM, referring to all fluids in the body, such as blood, saliva, tears, and sweat).