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March 24, 2026
濟jì(ji4)
The character 濟 (jì) primarily means to aid or help someone, often in a context associated with relief or support. It can also refer to the act of ferrying across a body of water, emphasizing assistance in transit. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about social aid or transportation.
Strokes17Radical氵
Cultural Note
The concept of aiding others is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, particularly within the context of community support and charity. The character is often seen in discussions about social welfare and historical acts of mercy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a helping hand reaching out over a river (the water radical 氵 in the character) to assist someone in crossing. The character's sound 'jì' can be remembered by thinking of 'jumping in' to help someone across the water.
Meanings of 濟
jì(ji4)
1to aid, to help, to relieve; to ferry across
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About 濟
濟Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 濟 (jì) with other characters that sound similar, as they may have different meanings. This term is more formal and often used in written Chinese, particularly in literature or formal speeches. It commonly collocates with words like '救助' (jiùzhù, to rescue) and '支援' (zhīyuán, to support).
HSK Study Tips
Although 濟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with HSK level 4 terms related to help and support, such as 帮助 (bāngzhù) and 救 (jiù). Students should focus on understanding its nuances in different contexts, especially in formal discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 濟 with similar-sounding characters like 纪 (jì, to record), leading to misunderstandings in context. For example, saying '我需要纪你' instead of '我需要濟你' to mean 'I need to help you' is incorrect.
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Pronunciation of 濟
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 齐 represents the sound. Simplified form of 濟.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half齊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 濟?
Decomposition of 濟
IDS Structure⿰氵齊
濟Full Character
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氵shui3
left
齊qi2
right
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Which of these is a component of 濟?
How to say to aid, to help, to relieve; to ferry across in Chinese
“to aid, to help, to relieve; to ferry across” in Chinese is濟jì
The character 濟 (jì) primarily means to aid or help someone, often in a context associated with relief or support. It can also refer to the act of ferrying across a body of water, emphasizing assistance in transit. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about social aid or transportation.
When to use 濟
Be cautious not to confuse 濟 (jì) with other characters that sound similar, as they may have different meanings. This term is more formal and often used in written Chinese, particularly in literature or formal speeches. It commonly collocates with words like '救助' (jiùzhù, to rescue) and '支援' (zhīyuán, to support).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 濟 with similar-sounding characters like 纪 (jì, to record), leading to misunderstandings in context. For example, saying '我需要纪你' instead of '我需要濟你' to mean 'I need to help you' is incorrect.
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Word Family of 濟
Words Containing This Character20
经济jīngjìeconomy經濟
救济jiùjìemergency relief救濟
济jìto cross a river濟
市场经济shìchǎngjīngjìmarket economy市場經濟
无济于事wújìyúshìto no avail無濟於事
斐济Fiji (tropical volcanic island in southwest Pacific)斐濟
经济学economics (as a field of study)經濟學
经济舱economy class經濟艙
济南Ji'nan, subprovincial city and capital of Shandong province in northeast China濟南
经济学家economist經濟學家
济州Jeju Island special autonomous province (Cheju Island), South Korea, a World Heritage site濟州
不济not good不濟
同舟共济tóngzhōugòngjìobliged to collaborate towards common goals同舟共濟
经济危机economic crisis經濟危機
计划经济planned economy計劃經濟
经济体制economic system經濟體制
经济特区special economic zone經濟特區
济南市Ji'nan subprovincial city and capital of Shandong province in northeast China濟南市
济济一堂to congregate in one hall (idiom); to gather under one roof濟濟一堂
劫富济贫to rob the rich to help the poor劫富濟貧
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 濟
Common phrases include '濟困' (jì kùn, to help the needy) and '濟世' (jì shì, to aid the world).
The pronunciation is 'jì', with a falling tone. Make sure to emphasize the tone to convey the correct meaning.
While it may not be common in casual speech, it appears in formal contexts or written language, especially about aid and support.
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