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March 24, 2026
击(擊)jī(ji1)
The character 击 (jī) primarily means 'to hit' or 'to strike.' It is commonly used in contexts involving physical impact or action, such as hitting a ball or attacking an opponent. This term can also imply breaking something, making it versatile across various scenarios like sports, combat, or forceful actions.
Strokes5Radical凵Frequency#2042DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese martial arts, 击 represents not just physical strikes but also the strategic approach to combat, emphasizing precision and technique. It reflects the importance of skillful hitting in traditional practices like Tai Chi or Kung Fu.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fierce warrior striking down with a powerful blow. The character 击 shows a person (亻) wielding a weapon (击), combining the power of a strike with the human element. Visualize the sound of the impact as you say 'jī' to reinforce the connection to hitting.
Meanings of 击
jī(ji1)
1to hit
2to strike
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About 击
击Simplified
擊Traditional
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凵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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击 (jī) vs 打 (dǎ) — use 击 for more formal or forceful contexts, while 打 is more casual and versatile.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fierce warrior striking down with a powerful blow. The character 击 shows a person (亻) wielding a weapon (击), combining the power of a strike with the human element. Visualize the sound of the impact as you say 'jī' to reinforce the connection to hitting.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 击 is pronounced with a high level tone (jī), which is crucial for its meaning. Common collocations include '击球' (to hit a ball) and '攻击' (to attack). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 机 (machine).
HSK Study Tips
Although 击 is not part of the official HSK levels, it shares roots with other words related to action and impact. Focus on its usage in phrases with related verbs to enhance your vocabulary, such as '打击' (to strike or hit) and '击败' (to defeat).
Cultural Note
In Chinese martial arts, 击 represents not just physical strikes but also the strategic approach to combat, emphasizing precision and technique. It reflects the importance of skillful hitting in traditional practices like Tai Chi or Kung Fu.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 击 with 机 due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我想要机球' (I want to machine a ball) instead of '我想要击球' (I want to hit a ball) can lead to misunderstandings. Always ensure you are using the correct character in context.
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Pronunciation of 击
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Simplified form of 擊. Depicts a hand (手) hitting something with a spear (殳). The traditional component 殳 was removed for simplification. The traditional component 手 was removed for simplification.
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Grammar Patterns of 击
击 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The dug-outs were secure from everything but a direct hit.
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人们认为这些袭击是为了故意破坏会谈。
rén mén rèn wéi zhè xiē xí jī shì wéi le gù yì pò huài huì tán。
These attacks are seen as an effort to torpedo the talks.
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我们的目的是要彻底击破围绕他的那些谣言。
wǒ mén de mù de shì yào chè dǐ jī pò wéi rào tā de nà xiē yáo yán。
Our intention was to demolish the rumours that have surrounded him.
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刚出首都，总统无人护卫的汽车就遭到了伏击。
gāng chū shǒu dū， ， zǒng tǒng wú rén hù wèi de qì chē jiù zāo dào le fú。
The President's unescorted vehicle was ambushed just outside the capital.
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我干脆利落地击球，命中了目标。
wǒ gān cuì lì luò dì jī qiú， ， mìng zhōng le mù。
I struck the ball cleanly and my shot was on target.
Cultural Notes for 击
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese martial arts, 击 represents not just physical strikes but also the strategic approach to combat, emphasizing precision and technique. It reflects the importance of skillful hitting in traditional practices like Tai Chi or Kung Fu.
Word Family of 击
Compounds3
陆liu4surname Lu
罂ying1long-necked bottle or jar
罌ying1long-necked bottle or jar
Words Containing This Character20
攻击gōngjīto attack攻擊
击jīto hit擊
袭击xíjīraid襲擊
打击dǎjīto hit打擊
击败to defeat擊敗
冲击chōngjīto attack衝擊
射击shèjīto shoot射擊
击中to strike擊中
反击fǎnjīto strike back反擊
目击者eyewitness目擊者
枪击to shoot with a gun槍擊
目击to witness目擊
拳击boxing拳擊
撞击zhuàngjīto strike撞擊
突击tūjīassault突擊
出击to sally出擊
狙击手sniper狙擊手
击球to bat擊球
电击electric shock電擊
击倒to knock down擊倒
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Frequently Asked Questions about 击
Common phrases that include 击 are '击打' (jī dǎ), which means 'to strike', and '攻击' (gōng jī), meaning 'to attack'. These phrases are often used in both everyday language and specific contexts like sports or military.
Yes, 击 can be part of idiomatic expressions in Chinese. For example, '一击即中' (yī jī jí zhòng) means 'to hit the target in one strike', indicating precision or effectiveness in action.
击 (jī) means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical impact or action. In Taiwan, it is pronounced as [ji2].
You can use 击 in sentences to describe actions such as hitting or striking an object. For example, '他击了球' means 'He hit the ball'. It's often used in sports or combat contexts.
Common phrases include '击球' (to hit a ball) and '攻击' (to attack). These phrases illustrate how 击 is used in both sports and combat contexts.
Yes, 击 can be used in both formal and informal situations, but it is more commonly found in contexts related to sports, military, or aggressive actions.
Pay attention to the tones and context. For example, 击 (jī) means to hit, while 机 (jī) means machine, so context clues are essential.
