(Cant.) to guard (from Engl. 'guard'); a card (from Engl. 'card'); young and pretty (from Engl. 'kid')
zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, Very Hard
jī(ji1) T1
1(Cant.) to guard (from Engl. 'guard'); a card (from Engl. 'card'); young and pretty (from Engl. 'kid')
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March 24, 2026
咭jī(ji1)
The character 咭 (jī) primarily refers to a card, often used in the context of playing cards or identification cards. In Cantonese, it can also mean to guard, reflecting a protective meaning. The character may also describe someone young and pretty, akin to the English term 'kid.'
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Cantonese-speaking regions, cards play a significant role in social activities, such as playing games or exchanging business cards. The cultural importance of presentation and networking is reflected in the use of 咭.
Memory Tip
Imagine a young child (representing 'kid') holding a brightly colored card (the meaning of 'card'). The shape of 咭 resembles a 'shield' that guards the child, linking it to the meaning of protection.
Meanings of 咭
jī(ji1)
1(Cant.) to guard (from Engl. 'guard'); a card (from Engl. 'card'); young and pretty (from Engl. 'kid')
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About 咭
咭Simplified
9Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a young child (representing 'kid') holding a brightly colored card (the meaning of 'card'). The shape of 咭 resembles a 'shield' that guards the child, linking it to the meaning of protection.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation when using this character, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is primarily used in Cantonese, which may not be familiar to Mandarin speakers. Common collocations include 咭片 (kā piàn - business card) and 咭卡 (kā kǎ - card).
HSK Study Tips
This character does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it's useful for learners interested in Cantonese. Focus on pronunciation and context usage, especially in informal settings.
Cultural Note
In Cantonese-speaking regions, cards play a significant role in social activities, such as playing games or exchanging business cards. The cultural importance of presentation and networking is reflected in the use of 咭.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 咭 with similar characters like 卡 (kǎ), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 咭片 (jī piàn) instead of 卡片 (kǎ piàn) for 'card' is a common mistake.
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Cultural Notes for 咭
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In Cantonese-speaking regions, cards play a significant role in social activities, such as playing games or exchanging business cards. The cultural importance of presentation and networking is reflected in the use of 咭.
Word Family of 咭
Words Containing This Character1
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Frequently Asked Questions about 咭
It's pronounced as 'jī' in Mandarin, but be aware it has a different pronunciation in Cantonese.
While it can refer to a card, it's more common in casual settings, especially in Cantonese.
In Mandarin, the word for card is 卡 (kǎ), which is more commonly used.
