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婕jiéhandsomex, 11 strokes, radical 女
jié(jie2)jie T2
  1. 1handsome
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March 24, 2026

婕jié(jie2)

The character 婕 (jié) is often used to describe a beautiful or graceful woman, particularly in historical or poetic contexts. It connotes elegance and attractiveness, frequently appearing in literature and expressions related to beauty.

Strokes11Radical女
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, beauty often has historical significance, with characters like 婕 appearing in poetry and stories about famous beauties throughout history. The character can also be found in names of historical figures, emphasizing the cultural appreciation for beauty.

Memory tip

Imagine a graceful lady (the radical 女 for 'woman') named Jie, who captivates everyone with her beauty and elegance. Visualize her in a flowing gown, making her stand out like a shining jewel, reminding you of the character 婕.

Meanings of 婕

jié(jie2)
1handsome
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About 婕

婕Simplified
11Strokes
女Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is often used in formal or literary settings rather than casual conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar sounding words; be mindful of the tone as it carries a specific meaning in different contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 婕 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding its usage can enhance your knowledge of adjectives describing beauty, which may appear in advanced reading materials. Focus on associating it with related words like 美 (měi, beautiful) and 丽 (lì, pretty).

Common Mistakes

Learners often incorrectly use 婕 to describe men due to its association with beauty. Remember, it is primarily used for women. For example, saying '他很婕' (tā hěn jié, 'he is very beautiful') is incorrect; you should use '他很帅' (tā hěn shuài, 'he is very handsome').

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Etymology of 婕

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

woman

Semantic (meaning)女
+
Phonetic (sound)疌
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Origin

婕 = 女 + 疌. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 婕

IDS Structure⿰女疌
婕Full character
=
女nü3
left
疌jie2
right
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Parts

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How to say handsome in Chinese

“handsome” in Chinese is婕jié

The character 婕 (jié) is often used to describe a beautiful or graceful woman, particularly in historical or poetic contexts. It connotes elegance and attractiveness, frequently appearing in literature and expressions related to beauty.

When to use 婕

This character is often used in formal or literary settings rather than casual conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar sounding words; be mindful of the tone as it carries a specific meaning in different contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often incorrectly use 婕 to describe men due to its association with beauty. Remember, it is primarily used for women. For example, saying '他很婕' (tā hěn jié, 'he is very beautiful') is incorrect; you should use '他很帅' (tā hěn shuài, 'he is very handsome').

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Word Family of 婕

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婕jiéhandsome

Frequently asked questions about 婕

No, 婕 is more commonly seen in literary contexts or formal settings.

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