Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
亼jí(ji2)
The character 亼 (jí) denotes the action of assembling or gathering together. It is often used in contexts where people or objects come together for a common purpose. While it serves as a variant of the more commonly used 集 (jí), it is less frequently encountered in modern usage.
Strokes3Radical人Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In the context of Chinese culture, gathering together is significant during festivals and family reunions, emphasizing the importance of community and connection. The character reflects this cultural value of togetherness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people coming together (亼) to form a circle. The top part looks like a person with arms raised, symbolizing gathering, and the overall shape suggests unity. To remember its pronunciation, think of 'jee' for 'gathering'.
Meanings of 亼
jí(ji2)
1to assemble, to gather together
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 亼
亼Simplified
3Strokes
人Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 亼
Podcast: 亼
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 亼
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of people coming together (亼) to form a circle. The top part looks like a person with arms raised, symbolizing gathering, and the overall shape suggests unity. To remember its pronunciation, think of 'jee' for 'gathering'.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 亼 with its more common variant 集, which has broader usage in everyday language. This character is more formal and may not be recognized by all native speakers. Pay attention to its tone, ensuring you pronounce it as jí, not jǐ.
HSK Study Tips
亼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, so it may not be emphasized in standard study materials. However, understanding this character can help learners recognize variants and deepen their understanding of related terms like 集 (jí) at HSK Level 4.
Cultural Note
In the context of Chinese culture, gathering together is significant during festivals and family reunions, emphasizing the importance of community and connection. The character reflects this cultural value of togetherness.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 亼 with 集, mistakenly using it in everyday conversation where 集 would be more appropriate. For example, saying 亼起来 instead of 集起来 (gather together) is incorrect.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 亼
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 亼 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 亼 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 亼
🏮Cultural insight
In the context of Chinese culture, gathering together is significant during festivals and family reunions, emphasizing the importance of community and connection. The character reflects this cultural value of togetherness.
Word Family of 亼
Words Containing This Character1
亼jíto gather
Exercise 1 of 1
Compound Meaning
What does 亼 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 亼
No, 亼 is a variant character and is less commonly used than 集.
You can associate the sound 'jí' with the idea of joining or gathering.
Yes, 集 (jí) is a more prevalent character that also means to gather.
