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劼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
劼jiécautious, discreet, prudentzg, 8 strokes, radical 力
劼jiécarefulunknown, 8 strokes, radical 力
劼jiédiligentunknown, 8 strokes, radical 力
劼jiéfirmunknown, 8 strokes, radical 力
jié(jie2) T2
  1. 1cautious, discreet, prudent
  2. 2careful
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March 24, 2026

劼jié(jie2)

The character 劼 (jié) conveys the meanings of being cautious, prudent, and diligent. It is often used in contexts that emphasize carefulness or a firm approach to tasks or decisions, suggesting a thoughtful and deliberate attitude. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing or literature.

Strokes8Radical力
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being prudent and careful is highly valued, often associated with wisdom and good decision-making. This character reflects the cultural emphasis on thoroughness in work and life, mirroring the Confucian ideal of careful consideration before action.

Memory Tip

Imagine a diligent worker carefully lifting weights (representing 'strength' from the radical 力) while wearing glasses to symbolize caution and discretion. The visual of a strong yet careful worker helps you remember that 劼 means to be prudent and diligent, and the pronunciation 'jié' can be linked to 'jewel' — precious and needing careful handling.

Meanings of 劼

jié(jie2)
1cautious, discreet, prudent
2careful
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About 劼

劼Simplified
8Strokes
力Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 劼

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 劼 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use this word in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that involve careful planning or strict adherence to rules, but avoid using it in overly casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 劼 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more advanced texts. Focus on how this word relates to themes of diligence and caution found in higher-level HSK readings, especially in literature or formal speeches.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 劼 with 劲 (jìn, 'strength'), leading to incorrect phrases like '他很劲' instead of '他很劼.' Remember, 劼 emphasizes caution and diligence, not just strength.

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Etymology of 劼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

strength

Semantic (meaning)力
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Phonetic (sound)吉
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Case file: 劼

  1. 1The meaning half力 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half吉 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystrength
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 劼?

Decomposition of 劼

IDS Structure⿰吉力
劼Full Character
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吉Ji2
left
力Li4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 劼?

How to say cautious, discreet, prudent in Chinese

“cautious, discreet, prudent” in Chinese is劼jié

The character 劼 (jié) conveys the meanings of being cautious, prudent, and diligent. It is often used in contexts that emphasize carefulness or a firm approach to tasks or decisions, suggesting a thoughtful and deliberate attitude. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing or literature.

When to use 劼

Learners often confuse 劼 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use this word in more formal or literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases that involve careful planning or strict adherence to rules, but avoid using it in overly casual settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 劼 with 劲 (jìn, 'strength'), leading to incorrect phrases like '他很劲' instead of '他很劼.' Remember, 劼 emphasizes caution and diligence, not just strength.

Write 劼

劼

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Word Family of 劼

Words Containing This Character1
劼jiécareful
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Compound Meaning

What does 劼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 劼

No, 劼 is more likely to be found in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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