阱
HSK 7–9

阱 (jǐng): pitfall, trap, snare

jǐng

pitfall, trap, snare

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Pinyin

jǐng

HSK Level

Level 7

Characters

1

English Meaning

pitfall, trap, snare

How to Write 阱 (jǐng)

阱 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

  1. 1
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Origin of 阱

A farm 阝 with a well 井; 井 also provides the pronunciation

What 阱 is Made Of

阱 is built from 2 components:

阝place, town, city
井well, mine shaft, pit

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Words Using 阱

Common Chinese words that contain 阱:

陷阱

xiànjǐng

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