How to Say
How to Write
jǐn
Radical: 广 14 strokes
Meaning: careful
💡 Wide shelter (广) needs careful (廑) maintenance — both start with 'care'.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

廑 (jǐn) meaning in English —

廑 (jǐn) means 'careful' or 'diligent', often used in formal or literary contexts to describe meticulous attention to detail. It appears in classical texts and idioms, emphasizing a virtue similar to the Western concept of 'prudence' or 'conscientiousness'. The radical 广 (shelter) suggests a connection to a place or state of being, implying carefulness as a quality of character.

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