经

• Pinyin: jīng
• Desglose de hanzi: 经 = 纟(silk) + 巠 — originally warp thread; to pass through, scripture

Significado

Pasar por; atravesar; mediante/vía; experimentar.

As a verb, means to pass through or experience. Often used in formal or written contexts. Combines with other characters to form many common words like 经过 (to pass by), 经历 (to experience), 经由 (via). Also means 'scripture' or 'classic' in other contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 这趟列车经西安、郑州到达北京。
2. 这件事经多方协调终于解决了。
3. 这本书经他推荐我才知道。

Guía de uso

Contexto: routes, processes, formal writing

Tono: formal

Correcto

• 经此一事。(After going through this matter.)
• 经北京转机。(Transfer via Beijing.)

Incorrecto

• 经我的房间 for simple passing (Don't use 经 alone for casual passing — use 经过 or 路过; 经 alone is more literary)

Origen e historia

Originally depicted a warp thread in weaving, representing something running through lengthwise. Extended to mean passing through or a constant/classic text.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Formal contexts