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

婧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.

Strokes11Radical女
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

婧Simplified
11Strokes
女Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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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.

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.

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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Etymology of 婧

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Like a young 青 woman 女; 青 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 婧

IDS Structure⿰女青
婧Full character
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女nü3
left
青Qing1
right
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How to say modest; supple in Chinese

“modest; supple” in Chinese is婧jìng

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.

When to use 婧

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.

婧 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 婧

Words containing this character1
婧jìngdelicate

Frequently asked questions about 婧

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

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