井
Meaning:
well, mine shaft, pit
HSK 1
Frequency:
#144
Pinyin:
jǐng
Strokes:
4
Radical:
二
How to Write 井 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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2
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4
About "井" in Chinese
The Chinese character 井 (jǐng) means "well, mine shaft, pit". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 井 include: 三井, 井上, 井下.
📚 Words and Phrases with 井
Common words containing this character
三井
Mitsui (Japanese company)
HSK 2
井上
Inoue (Japanese surname, pr. "ee-no-oo-ay")
HSK 2
井下
underground
HSK 2
今井
Imai (Japanese surname)
HSK 2
坂井
Sakai (Japanese surname and place name)
HSK 2
坑井
(mine) galleries and pits
HSK 2
天井
courtyard
HSK 2
市井
marketplace
HSK 2
打井
to dig a well
HSK 2
探井
(mining) test pit; exploratory shaft; test well
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A mine or well
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "井"?
- The pinyin is jǐng
- How many strokes does "井" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "井" mean?
- well, mine shaft, pit
- What is the radical of "井"?
- The radical is "二"