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卩jiéseal; kneeling personzg, 2 strokes, radical 卩
卩jié"seal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 26)unknown, 2 strokes, radical 卩
jié(jie2)jie T2
  1. 1seal; kneeling person
  2. 2"seal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 26)
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March 24, 2026

卩jié(jie2)

The character 卩 (jié) primarily refers to a seal, particularly in historical contexts where seals were used to endorse documents. It can also denote a kneeling person, emphasizing a posture of submission or respect. In modern usage, it serves as a radical in various Chinese characters, representing ideas associated with sealing or binding.

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Cultural Note

In ancient China, seals played a crucial role in governance and law, symbolizing authority and authenticity. The use of seals continues today in various official documents, reflecting a deep-seated cultural value for formality and acknowledgment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person kneeling (the shape of 卩) to press down a wax seal on a letter, making it official and secure. The kneeling posture represents the act of sealing something important, and the pronunciation 'jié' rhymes with 'seal' to help you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 卩

jié(jie2)
1seal; kneeling person
2"seal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 26)
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About 卩

卩Simplified
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卩Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

The character 卩 is often used in formal contexts, especially related to historical documents or traditional practices. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters and remember that it functions mainly as a radical rather than a standalone word in modern vocabulary.

HSK Study Tips

While 卩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of characters related to seals (like '印' yìn). Focus on recognizing it in compound words and phrases as you progress through HSK levels, especially in historical or cultural texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卩 with similar characters like 冏 (jiǒng) or 𠂇 (yǐ), leading to incorrect interpretations. It's important to recognize that 卩 specifically relates to sealing and kneeling, not to other concepts.

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Etymology of 卩

Formation TypePictographic 象形
六书 ClassificationPictograph (象形字)~4% of characters
Explanation

Variant component form of 人. Depicts a person kneeling.

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A rolled-up scroll or kneeling person

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Origin

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Decomposition of 卩

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How to say seal; kneeling person in Chinese

“seal; kneeling person” in Chinese is卩jié

The character 卩 (jié) primarily refers to a seal, particularly in historical contexts where seals were used to endorse documents. It can also denote a kneeling person, emphasizing a posture of submission or respect. In modern usage, it serves as a radical in various Chinese characters, representing ideas associated with sealing or binding.

When to use 卩

The character 卩 is often used in formal contexts, especially related to historical documents or traditional practices. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters and remember that it functions mainly as a radical rather than a standalone word in modern vocabulary.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 卩 with similar characters like 冏 (jiǒng) or 𠂇 (yǐ), leading to incorrect interpretations. It's important to recognize that 卩 specifically relates to sealing and kneeling, not to other concepts.

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Word Family of 卩

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卩jié"seal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 26)

Frequently Asked Questions about 卩

In modern usage, 卩 primarily serves as a radical in characters related to seals and does not appear frequently as a standalone term.

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