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杰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
杰jiéheronr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
杰jiéheroicnr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
杰jiéoutstanding personnr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
杰jiéprominentnr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
杰jiédistinguishednr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
杰jiéhero; heroic, outstandingnr, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #1988, Hard
jié(jie2) T2
  1. 1hero
  2. 2heroic
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March 24, 2026
杰(傑)jié(jie2)

The character 杰 (jié) refers to a person who is outstanding or distinguished, often used to denote a hero or someone with exceptional talents. It can be applied to individuals in various contexts, such as leaders, artists, or intellectuals, highlighting their remarkable qualities or achievements.

Strokes8Radical木Frequency#1988DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

杰 is commonly used in Chinese literature and folklore to describe legendary figures, such as historical heroes or famous scholars, reflecting the cultural admiration for excellence and heroism.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hero (杰) standing out from the crowd. The left side of the character looks like a person (人), while the right side resembles a mountain (山) that represents the heights of achievement. Together, they symbolize a person who has climbed to great heights, becoming a hero.

Meanings of 杰

jié(jie2)
1hero
2heroic
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About 杰

杰Simplified
傑Traditional
8Strokes
木Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#1988Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 杰

Quick Contrast

优秀 (yōuxiù) — use 杰 (jié) for someone distinguished or exceptional, while 优秀 (yōuxiù) generally refers to being excellent or outstanding without the same connotation of distinction.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a hero (杰) standing out from the crowd. The left side of the character looks like a person (人), while the right side resembles a mountain (山) that represents the heights of achievement. Together, they symbolize a person who has climbed to great heights, becoming a hero.

Usage Notes

杰 is typically used in a positive context, often to praise someone's abilities or character. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure correct pronunciation with the second tone. Common collocations include 杰出 (jiéchū, outstanding) and 英杰 (yīngjié, hero).

HSK Study Tips

Although 杰 is not in the official HSK levels, it shares meaning with other HSK vocabulary related to excellence, such as 优秀 (yōuxiù, excellent). Focus on recognizing its use in compounds and contexts praising individuals.

Cultural Note

杰 is commonly used in Chinese literature and folklore to describe legendary figures, such as historical heroes or famous scholars, reflecting the cultural admiration for excellence and heroism.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 杰 with other words like 解 (jiě, to solve) due to similar sounds. Remember that 杰 specifically refers to outstanding or heroic qualities, while 解 has a different meaning.

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Etymology of 杰

Explanation

Simplified form of 傑. Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 桀 represents the sound.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 杰

IDS Structure⿱木灬
杰Full Character
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木Mu4
top
灬huo3
bottom
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Grammar Patterns of 杰

杰 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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《红楼梦》乃古代小说的____出代表。

Dream of the Red Chamber is an outstanding representative of classical novels.

Example Sentences for 杰 (10)

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“并不是我不相信你，梅格。”杰克口是心非地说道。

“ “ bìng bù shì wǒ bù xiāng xìn， nǐ ，。” méi gé 。” jié kè kǒu shì xīn fēi。

"It's not that I don't believe you, Meg," Jack said, unconvincingly.
2
杰姆好好睡了一觉之后又变得精力充沛了。

jié mǔ hǎo hǎo shuì le yī jué zhī hòu yòu biàn dé jīng lì chōng pèi le。

Jem was full of beans after a long sleep.
3
“这些孩子知道他们有多幸运吗？”杰克逊反问道。

“ “ zhè xiē hái zǐ zhī dào tā mén yǒu duō xìng yùn？” ma ？” jié kè xùn fǎn。

"Do these kids know how lucky they are?" Jackson asked rhetorically.
4
这个叫杰克·史密斯的家伙是不是还有个名字叫杰凯尔？

zhè gè jiào jié kè· · shǐ mì sī de jiā huǒ shì bù shì huán yǒu gè míng zì jiào jié kǎi？

This guy, Jack Smith, does he go by the name of Jackal?
5
杰里是个业余跳舞爱好者，他跳舞是因为自己喜欢。

jié lǐ shì gè yè yú tiào wǔ ài hǎo zhě， ， tā tiào wǔ shì yīn wéi zì jǐ xǐ。

Jerry is an amateur who dances because he feels like it.
6
杰克天生是个当老师的料。

jié kè tiān shēng shì gè dāng lǎo shī de liào。

Jack was a born teacher.
7
据说，罗杰是个好小伙。

jù shuō， ， luó jié shì gè hǎo xiǎo。

By all accounts, Rodger would appear to be a fine fellow.
8
这消息真是太好了，杰克。

zhè xiāo xī zhēn shì tài hǎo le， ， jié。

What great news, Jakki.
9
罗杰斯对一笔好买卖总是很有判断力.

luó jié sī duì yī bǐ hǎo mǎi mài zǒng shì hěn yǒu pàn duàn lì.

Rogers always has an eye for a good bargain.
10
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.

Cultural Notes for 杰

🏮Cultural insight

杰 is commonly used in Chinese literature and folklore to describe legendary figures, such as historical heroes or famous scholars, reflecting the cultural admiration for excellence and heroism.

Word Family of 杰

Compounds1
錰
Words Containing This Character20
杰克Jack (name)傑克
杰jiéhero傑
杰出jiéchūoutstanding傑出
周杰伦Jay Chou (1979-), Taiwanese pop star周杰倫
杰克逊Jackson (name)傑克遜
杰作masterpiece傑作
罗杰Roger羅傑
杰夫Jeff or Geoff (name)傑夫
杰西Jesse (name)傑西
李连杰Li Lianjie or Jet Li (1963-), martial arts sportsman, subsequently film star and director李連杰
杰瑞Jerry or Gerry (name)傑瑞
杰拉德Gerrard (name)傑拉德
豪杰hero豪傑
费卢杰Fallujah, Iraqi city on Euphrates費盧傑
杰西卡Jessica (name)傑西卡
罗杰斯Rogers羅傑斯
俊杰elite俊傑
本杰明Benjamin (person name)本傑明
杰米Jamie傑米
人杰outstanding talent人傑
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Frequently Asked Questions about 杰

Common phrases include 杰出人才 (jiéchū réncái, outstanding talent) and 英杰 (yīngjié, hero).