HSK 5, zg, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #33064, Hard
睛
jīng
eyeball
HSK 5, zg, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #33064, Hard
睛
jīng
eyeball; pupil
HSK 5, zg, 13 strokes, radical 目, rank #33064, Hard
jīng(jing1) T1
1eye
2eyeball
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March 24, 2026
睛jīng(jing1)
The character 睛 (jīng) refers specifically to the eyeball or pupil of the eye. It is commonly used in contexts discussing vision, eye health, or anatomy. In a broader sense, it can be associated with sight and perception.
Strokes13Radical目Frequency#33064DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, eye health is believed to be closely linked to liver function, making the study of the eyes significant in understanding overall well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant eyeball (睛) with the 'eye' radical (目) at its center, surrounded by the sound 'jing.' Picture this eyeball gaining clarity and focus, helping you to remember both its form and meaning.
Meanings of 睛
jīng(jing1)
1eye
2eyeball
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About 睛
睛Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#33064Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 睛
Quick Contrast
眼 (yǎn) refers to the eye in a more general sense, while 睛 (jīng) specifically denotes the eyeball or pupil.
Usage Notes
This character is generally used in formal contexts related to anatomy or medical discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you pronounce the tones correctly, as 'jīng' (睛) and 'jīng' (精) have different meanings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 睛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with words related to vision and sight. Students should familiarize themselves with other eye-related vocabulary at HSK level 3 and above, such as 眼睛 (yǎnjing, eye) to build a broader understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 睛 with 眼 (yǎn), which means 'eye' in a general sense. For example, saying '我有一个睛' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè jīng) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有两个眼睛' (Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè yǎnjing) meaning 'I have two eyes.'
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Etymology of 睛
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 青 represents the sound.
睛 = 目 + 青. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 睛
IDS Structure⿰目青
睛Full Character
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目mu4
left
青Qing1
right
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Parts
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How to say eye in Chinese
“eye” in Chinese is睛jīng
The character 睛 (jīng) refers specifically to the eyeball or pupil of the eye. It is commonly used in contexts discussing vision, eye health, or anatomy. In a broader sense, it can be associated with sight and perception.
When to use 睛
This character is generally used in formal contexts related to anatomy or medical discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you pronounce the tones correctly, as 'jīng' (睛) and 'jīng' (精) have different meanings.
睛 or something close to it
眼 (yǎn) refers to the eye in a more general sense, while 睛 (jīng) specifically denotes the eyeball or pupil.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 睛 with 眼 (yǎn), which means 'eye' in a general sense. For example, saying '我有一个睛' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè jīng) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有两个眼睛' (Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè yǎnjing) meaning 'I have two eyes.'
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Grammar Patterns of 睛
睛 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
