徑

简 径 · 繁 徑
Mandarin · pinyin jìng

Meanings

  1. footpath; path; track; (fig.) a way; a means
  2. directly; straight
  3. diameter
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徑
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径
jìng · narrow path; diameter; direct
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4 · jing4

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  1. path; road
  2. way
  3. directly
  4. (geometry) diameter
  5. (Xiamen Hokkien) peg or stick that holds the abacus in place

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