(jīn)

Meaning:

modern, current; today, now

HSK 1
Frequency: #183
Pinyin: jīn
Strokes: 4
Radical:

How to Write - 4 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "今" in Chinese

The Chinese character (jīn) means "modern, current; today, now". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 今 include: 今世, 今井, 古今.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: A mouth 亼 talking about things

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "今"?
The pinyin is jīn
How many strokes does "今" have?
It has 4 strokes
What does "今" mean?
modern, current; today, now
What is the radical of "今"?
The radical is "人"