京
Meaning:
capital city
HSK 2
Frequency:
#161
Pinyin:
jīng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
亠
How to Write 京 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "京" in Chinese
The Chinese character 京 (jīng) means "capital city". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 京 include: 京兆, 京剧, 北京.
📚 Words and Phrases with 京
Common words containing this character
京兆
capital of a country
HSK 2
京剧
Beijing opera
HSK 2
北京
Beijing municipality, capital of the People's Republic of China (abbr. to 京[Jing1])
HSK 2
南京
see 南京市[Nan2 jing1 Shi4]
HSK 2
回京
to return to the capital
HSK 2
子京
see 紫荊|紫荆[zi3 jing1]
HSK 2
帝京
imperial capital
HSK 2
普京
Vladimir Putin (1952-), president of Russia
HSK 2
望京
Wangjing neighborhood of Beijing
HSK 2
东京
Tokyo, capital of Japan
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A capital building on a hill
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "京"?
- The pinyin is jīng
- How many strokes does "京" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "京" mean?
- capital city
- What is the radical of "京"?
- The radical is "亠"