茎 (jīng) — how to say "stem" in Chinese

茎

Stem, stalk (of a plant)

noun

Radicals / Keys

艸

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes

Collocations

植物的茎

zhíwù de jīng

plant stem

地下茎

dìxià jīng

underground stem

Examples

这棵植物的绿色茎上长着很多叶子。

Many leaves grow on the green stem of this plant.

花的茎很长。

The flower's stem is very long.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "stem" in Chinese?

"stem" in Chinese is 茎 (jīng).

What does 茎 mean in English?

茎 (jīng) means "Stem, stalk (of a plant)".

How is 茎 pronounced?

It is pronounced jīng (written as jing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "stem" in Chinese characters?

It is written 茎.

What HSK level is 茎?

茎 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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