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毄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
毄jīto hit, to strikex, 14 strokes, radical 殳
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1to hit, to strike
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March 24, 2026

毄jī(ji1)

The character 毄 (jī) means 'to hit' or 'to strike.' It is often used in contexts involving physical impact or action. This term may also carry connotations of forceful actions, making it appropriate in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Strokes14Radical殳
Cultural Note

In Chinese martial arts, the concept of hitting or striking is prevalent, representing not just physical action but also the philosophical idea of overcoming obstacles. The character may evoke imagery related to traditional practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 毄 as a person hitting a drum (the top part of the character resembles a drumstick striking down). The radical 母 (mǔ) means 'mother,' suggesting nurturing, but here it is combined with the action of striking, creating a vivid image of a mother trying to get her child's attention with a gentle hit.

Meanings of 毄

jī(ji1)
1to hit, to strike
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About 毄

毄Simplified
14Strokes
殳Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 毄

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone, as the pronunciation of jī can change the meaning if mispronounced. This character is more common in informal contexts and may be perceived as too aggressive if used in formal conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to physical actions or impacts.

HSK Study Tips

While 毄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enrich your grasp of characters related to actions. Focus on the radicals and similar characters, like 打 (dǎ), which also means 'to hit,' to see the relationships between them.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 毄 with similar characters due to pronunciation. For example, using 打 (dǎ) instead of 毄 when referring to hitting can lead to misunderstandings, as 打 is more commonly used in everyday contexts.

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Pronunciation of 毄

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Etymology of 毄

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

weapon

Semantic (meaning)殳
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Phonetic (sound)軎
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Case file: 毄

  1. 1The meaning half殳 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half軎 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayweapon
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 毄?

Decomposition of 毄

IDS Structure⿰軎殳
毄Full Character
=
軎wei4
left
殳Shu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 毄?

How to say to hit, to strike in Chinese

“to hit, to strike” in Chinese is毄jī

The character 毄 (jī) means 'to hit' or 'to strike.' It is often used in contexts involving physical impact or action. This term may also carry connotations of forceful actions, making it appropriate in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

When to use 毄

Be cautious with the tone, as the pronunciation of jī can change the meaning if mispronounced. This character is more common in informal contexts and may be perceived as too aggressive if used in formal conversations. Common collocations include phrases related to physical actions or impacts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 毄 with similar characters due to pronunciation. For example, using 打 (dǎ) instead of 毄 when referring to hitting can lead to misunderstandings, as 打 is more commonly used in everyday contexts.

Write 毄

毄

Practice writing 毄 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 毄

Yes, synonyms include 打 (dǎ) and 击 (jī), both also meaning 'to hit' but with slightly different connotations.

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