经

• 拼音: jīng
• 汉字拆解: 经 = 纟(silk) + 巠 — originally warp thread; to pass through, scripture

含义

To pass through; to undergo; via. Indicates passage through a place or experience.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: routes, processes, formal writing

语气: formal

正确说法

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

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Formal contexts