井
well; mine shaft; neat
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
water well; deep hole for drawing water
Refers specifically to a structure for accessing groundwater.
There is an old well in the village.
They draw water from the well to drink.
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This well has a history of two hundred years.
The villagers are repairing that dry well.
Water wells were important water sources in ancient times.
noun
something shaped like a well; mine shaft; oil well
Used metaphorically for things with a well-like structure.
There are many oil wells in this area.
Miners go down the mine shaft to work every day.
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They are drilling an exploration well to find water sources.
Courtyards are a feature of traditional Chinese architecture.
The drainage wells in this city are scientifically designed.
noun
community; village; hometown
literaryArchaic term referring to communities or hometowns, still used in literary expressions.
He left his hometown to work in a big city.
The war forced many people to leave their hometowns.
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Although he is abroad, his heart is with his hometown.
This poet uses poetry to express his longing for his hometown.
City life is full of the atmosphere of daily life.
noun
Jing, one of the 28 lunar mansions
technicalAstronomical term referring to a specific constellation in traditional Chinese astronomy.
Jing is one of the 28 lunar mansions.
Ancient astronomers attached great importance to the position of Jing.
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Jing has special significance in astronomy.
According to ancient records, Jing corresponds to a specific direction.
Jing is an important research object when studying the 28 lunar mansions.
noun
Jing (surname)
Refers to the Chinese surname Jing.
My teacher's surname is Jing.
Mr. Jing is the manager of our company.
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The surname Jing is not very common in China.
Ms. Jing is from Shandong Province.
Excuse me, are you Professor Jing?
adjective
neat; orderly; well-arranged
Describes things that are arranged in an orderly manner.
His room is always neat and orderly.
The books on the shelf are arranged neatly.
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The desks and chairs in the classroom are arranged neatly.
She organized the documents neatly and orderly.
The traffic in this city is orderly.