Meaning Clues (Semantic)
斤

斤

jīnMeaning ClueMeaning clue Axe / Jin (Weight)
Strokes 4 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 17 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Axe for chopping, weight measure

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 斤 inside new characters. It often points toward axe or catty, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 斤

Locate component 斤 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Axe for chopping, weight measure)

Use 斤 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to axe for chopping, weight measure.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (17 characters)

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新
xīnMeaning Clue
right part+斤

new

近
jìnMeaning Clue
辶

near

听
tīngMeaning Clue
口

to listen

断
duànMeaning Clue
right part+斤

to break

所
suǒMeaning Clue
户

[2nd syllable of many places]

折
zhéMeaning Clue
扌

break

斤
jīnMeaning Clue
斩
zhǎnMeaning Clue
析
xīMeaning Clue
欣
xīnMeaning Clue
匠
jiàngMeaning Clue
斥
chìMeaning Clue
斧
fǔMeaning Clue
祈
qíMeaning Clue
斯
sīMeaning Clue
昕
xīnMeaning Clue
芹
qínMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 斤

What role does component 斤 play in Chinese characters?

斤 (jīn) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 斤 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 斤, identify the core semantic family around "Axe for chopping, weight measure", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.