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姬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
姬jībeauty; imperial concubinezg, 10 strokes, radical 女, rank #8345, Hard
姬jīsurname Jiunknown, 10 strokes, radical 女, rank #8345, Hard
姬jīfamily name of the Zhou Dynasty 周代[Zhou1 dai4] (1046-256 BC)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 女, rank #8345, Hard
姬jīfemale entertainer (archaic)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 女, rank #8345, Hard
jī(Ji1) T1
  1. 1beauty; imperial concubine
  2. 2family name of the Zhou Dynasty 周代[Zhou1 dai4] (1046-256 BC)
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March 24, 2026
姬jī(Ji1)

The character 姬 (jī) primarily refers to a beautiful woman or an imperial concubine, often associated with nobility in historical contexts. It can also denote a surname, particularly that of the Zhou Dynasty, and is sometimes used to describe female entertainers in archaic literature.

Strokes10Radical女Frequency#8345DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In ancient China, imperial concubines played significant roles in royal families, often influencing politics and lineage. The use of 姬 reflects the importance of beauty and status in historical Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful woman (representing beauty) adorned with a crown, symbolizing her status as an imperial concubine. The character 姬 can be remembered by visualizing her delicate features, with the '女' radical (woman) representing femininity and elegance.

Meanings of 姬

jī(Ji1)
1beauty; imperial concubine
2family name of the Zhou Dynasty 周代[Zhou1 dai4] (1046-256 BC)
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About 姬

姬Simplified
10Strokes
女Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 姬

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a graceful woman (representing beauty) adorned with a crown, symbolizing her status as an imperial concubine. The character 姬 can be remembered by visualizing her delicate features, with the '女' radical (woman) representing femininity and elegance.

Usage Notes

While 姬 is often used in historical or literary contexts, it can sound overly formal in modern conversations. Be careful with tone; mispronouncing it as 'ji' (first tone) instead of 'jī' (second tone) can change its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 姬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to women or nobility. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its historical significance to enhance their understanding of Chinese culture.

Cultural Note

In ancient China, imperial concubines played significant roles in royal families, often influencing politics and lineage. The use of 姬 reflects the importance of beauty and status in historical Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 姬 with similar characters, such as 妇 (fù), which means 'wife.' Remember that 姬 specifically relates to beauty and concubines, while 妇 is more general. Incorrectly using 姬 in casual contexts can also sound overly formal.

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Pronunciation of 姬

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Etymology of 姬

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

An official 臣 woman 女

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 姬?

Decomposition of 姬

IDS Structure⿰女臣
姬Full Character
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女nü3
left
臣Chen2
right
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Write 姬

姬

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Grammar Patterns of 姬

姬 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

杰____混迹于这些才华横溢的人之间。

Jackie was running around with all these brilliant people.

Example Sentences for 姬 (4)

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杰姬混迹于这些才华横溢的人之间。

jié jī hùn jì yú zhè xiē cái huá héng yì de rén zhī jiān。

Jackie was running around with all these brilliant people.
2
距今已有3000多年历史,原作者周文王姓姬名昌.

jù jīn yǐ yǒu3000 3000 duō nián lì, shǐ , yuán zuò zhě zhōu wén wáng xìng jī.

It has a long history of appro . 3000 years.
3
姬蒂·奥尔德里奇为自己的首部影片牺牲了一切。

jī dì· · ào ěr dé lǐ qí wéi zì jǐ de shǒu bù yǐng piàn xī shēng le yī。

Kitty Aldridge has sacrificed all for her first film.
4
1951年玉珍又指挥姬氏会办了一件大事.

1951 1951 nián yù zhēn yòu zhǐ huī jī shì huì bàn le yī jiàn dà.

In 1951 Nyuk Tsin engineered her last big coup for the Kee Hui.

Cultural Notes for 姬

🏮Cultural insight

In ancient China, imperial concubines played significant roles in royal families, often influencing politics and lineage. The use of 姬 reflects the importance of beauty and status in historical Chinese society.

Word Family of 姬

Words Containing This Character2
姬jīwoman
泰姬陵Taj Mahal (mausoleum in India)
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姬

In modern usage, 姬 is rarely used to refer to women but may appear in historical texts or discussions about the past.