HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
筋 — tendon
- Reading
- jīn
- Meaning
- tendon; muscle; sinew
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
筋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jīn and it means tendon; muscle; sinew. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
筋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 筋 (tendon, muscle) and 伤脑筋 (troublesome, bothersome).
Chinese words containing 筋
Frequently asked questions
What does 筋 mean in Chinese?
筋 means tendon; muscle; sinew in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 筋 read?
筋 is read jīn. Reading it inside real words — 筋 and 伤脑筋 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 筋 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 筋 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 筋 in a word?
A common word containing 筋 is 筋 (jīn) — "tendon, muscle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 筋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 筋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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