Chinese Character: 俊
1. Character Basics
Radical: 亻/rén (person)
Stroke Count: 9
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jùn (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
handsome, talented, outstanding, clever
4. Common Words
- 英俊 (yīng jùn) - handsome, smart
- 俊杰 (jùn jié) - talented person
- 俊秀 (jùn xiù) - handsome and elegant
- 俊俏 (jùn qiào) - pretty, cute
- 俊美 (jùn měi) - handsome, beautiful
- 才俊 (cái jùn) - talented person
5. Grammar & Usage
• As an adjective: describes someone who is good-looking or exceptionally talented
• As a noun: refers to an outstanding or talented person
• In compounds: often combines with other characters to form terms describing physical beauty or talent
• In literary works: frequently used to praise a person's appearance and abilities
6. Cultural Background
The character "俊" holds positive connotations in Chinese culture, representing both physical attractiveness and inner talent. In traditional Chinese values, the combination of external beauty and internal ability is considered an ideal personal trait. This character often appears in ancient Chinese poetry and literary works to praise outstanding individuals. In modern society, "俊" remains a popular choice in naming, expressing美好的期望 for a child's appearance and abilities.
7. Example Sentence
他不仅长得英俊，而且才华横溢。
Tā bù jǐn zhǎng dé yīng jùn, ér qiě cái huá héng yì.
He is not only handsome but also very talented.
8. Memory Tips
The character "俊" consists of 亻 (rén, person) and 夋 (qūn, walking quickly). A helpful mnemonic is to imagine a talented person walking briskly with confidence and purpose. This visual connects to the character's meaning of being outstanding and accomplished.