How to Say
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jìng
Radical: 弓 8 strokes
Meaning: radian
💡 Bow (弓) drawn to measure an angle: radian.
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弪 (jìng) meaning in English —

Detective tracing character 弪 (jìng): This character combines the radical 弓 (bow) with 巠 (jīng, vertical threads), suggesting the curved shape of a drawn bow. In modern Chinese, 弪 primarily means 'radian,' a unit of angular measurement in mathematics. It appears in technical contexts, especially geometry and physics. Its use is rare outside specialized fields, reflecting its precise, scientific nature.

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