How to write 經

經 English transliteration: jīng Meaning Type: Noun 1. The vertical threads in woven fabric; opposite of "緯" (weft). [En. warp] 2. Roads or land extending from north to south; also generally refers to pathways or routes. [En. longitude] 3. The principle or standard; refers to commonly followed principles, norms, or laws. [En. principle] 4. Classics, particularly referring to influential or historical texts. [En. classics] 5. Writings that have historically been respected as exemplary works. 6. Specifically refers to religious texts. 7. Works specific to a certain discipline. 8. Menstruation. [En. menses; menstruation] 9. In traditional Chinese medicine, refers to meridians, the pathways for the circulation of Qi and blood in the body. [En. channels] 10. In the classification of ancient Chinese books (经, 史, 子, 集), it refers to Confucian classics and elementary texts pertaining to literature, phonetics, and exegesis. [En. Confucianist classics] 11. An ancient place name in modern-day northeastern Julu County, Hebei Province. 12. A footpath or route; a way. [En. footpath; road] Meaning Type: Verb 1. To administer or manage. [En. administer] 2. To pass through; to experience. [En. go through] 3. To operate or run something; to manage. [En. manage; run] 4. To measure or plan. [En. measure; plan] 5. To hang or strangle. [En. hang] Meaning Type: Adjective 1. Normal; regular; ordinary. [En. normal; regular; ordinary] 2. Also see jìng. Additional Meanings: 1. Weaving. 2. Refers to the preparation of yarn on a loom before weaving to form warp threads. (Note: The character can also be pronounced jìng, carrying similar meanings in certain contexts.)