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婧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jìngmodest; suppleg, 11 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
jìng(of woman) slenderunknown, 11 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
jìngdelicateunknown, 11 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
jìngvirtuousunknown, 11 strokes, radical 女, Very Hard
jìng(jing4) T4
  1. 1modest; supple
  2. 2(of woman) slender
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March 24, 2026

jìng(jing4)

The character 婧 (jìng) refers to qualities often associated with women, such as modesty, delicacy, and virtue. It conveys a sense of grace and gentleness, often used to describe slender and elegant women. In various contexts, it can imply both physical attributes and moral virtues.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, qualities like modesty and virtue are highly valued, especially in women. The character 婧 encapsulates these ideals and is often seen in names or poetry that celebrate femininity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful woman standing in a gentle breeze, her delicate dress flowing softly. The '女' (nǚ, woman) radical in 婧 reminds you that this character is feminine, while the sound 'jìng' can remind you of 'gentle'—a fitting word for someone modest and supple.

Meanings of 婧

jìng(jing4)
1modest; supple
2(of woman) slender
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About 婧

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 婧

Quick Contrast

婉 (wǎn) - use 婧 when emphasizing grace and virtue specifically associated with women; use 婉 for a broader sense of elegance or gentleness that can apply to both genders.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a graceful woman standing in a gentle breeze, her delicate dress flowing softly. The '女' (nǚ, woman) radical in 婧 reminds you that this character is feminine, while the sound 'jìng' can remind you of 'gentle'—a fitting word for someone modest and supple.

Usage Notes

婧 is often used in literary or poetic contexts, making it more formal than casual language. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and note that it is rarely used in everyday conversation. It is commonly paired with other adjectives to describe women.

HSK Study Tips

While 婧 is not an official HSK word, it connects to HSK vocabulary surrounding descriptions of people and virtues. Focus on using it alongside related words like 美 (měi, beautiful) and 端庄 (duān zhuāng, dignified) to enhance your descriptive language skills.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, qualities like modesty and virtue are highly valued, especially in women. The character 婧 encapsulates these ideals and is often seen in names or poetry that celebrate femininity.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 婧 to describe male characteristics, which is incorrect. Remember, 婧 is strictly feminine. Additionally, some might confuse it with other adjectives like 轻 (qīng, light) due to similar pronunciation.

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Pronunciation of 婧

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Etymology of 婧

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Like a young 青 woman 女; 青 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 婧?

Decomposition of 婧

IDS Structure⿰女青
Full Character
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nü3
left
Qing1
right
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Identify the Components

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Cultural Notes for 婧

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, qualities like modesty and virtue are highly valued, especially in women. The character 婧 encapsulates these ideals and is often seen in names or poetry that celebrate femininity.

Word Family of 婧

Words Containing This Character1
jìngdelicate
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Compound Meaning

What does 婧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 婧

婧 is commonly used as a character in female names, symbolizing grace and elegance.