unknown, 13 strokes, radical 田, rank #25921, Very Hard
畸
jī
unbalanced
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 田, rank #25921, Very Hard
畸
jī
abnormal
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 田, rank #25921, Very Hard
畸
jī
irregular
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 田, rank #25921, Very Hard
畸
jī
odd fractional remnant
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 田, rank #25921, Very Hard
jī(ji1) T1
1odd, unusual; fraction, remainder
2lopsided
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March 24, 2026
畸jī(ji1)
The character 畸 (jī) refers to something that is odd, unusual, or abnormal. It often describes something that is irregular or unbalanced, such as an abnormal growth or a peculiar situation. This term is commonly used in contexts related to health, art, or any scenario where normal standards are deviated from.
Strokes13Radical田Frequency#25921DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, 畸 is often used to describe abnormal conditions or irregularities in the body. This reflects a cultural emphasis on balance and harmony in health, where deviations from the norm are seen as significant.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lopsided fruit hanging on a tree, representing something that is not quite right or balanced. The character 畸 can be visualized as a tree (木) with something unusual (an odd fruit) hanging from it, reinforcing its meaning of oddness or irregularity.
Meanings of 畸
jī(ji1)
1odd, unusual; fraction, remainder
2lopsided
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About 畸
畸Simplified
13Strokes
田Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 畸
Quick Contrast
畸 (jī) vs 异 (yì) — use 畸 for abnormality in a specific context, while 异 emphasizes difference or strangeness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lopsided fruit hanging on a tree, representing something that is not quite right or balanced. The character 畸 can be visualized as a tree (木) with something unusual (an odd fruit) hanging from it, reinforcing its meaning of oddness or irregularity.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 畸 with similar characters like 奇 (qí), which means 'strange' or 'wonderful.' This character is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, often appearing in medical or technical contexts. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
Although 畸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 5 words like 奇怪 (qíguài), meaning 'strange,' and 异常 (yìcháng), meaning 'abnormal.' Focus on recognizing its usage in more complex texts and understanding its nuances in describing deviations from the norm.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, 畸 is often used to describe abnormal conditions or irregularities in the body. This reflects a cultural emphasis on balance and harmony in health, where deviations from the norm are seen as significant.
Common Mistakes
Learners might misuse 畸 in informal contexts where a simpler term like 奇怪 (qíguài) would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '这件事很畸' (This matter is very odd) is incorrect; it should be '这件事很奇怪'.
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Grammar Patterns of 畸
畸 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
对优秀程序员的需求远远超过了供给, 致使工资____高.
Demand for topquality programmers exceeds supply, leading to extortionate salaries.
Demand for topquality programmers exceeds supply, leading to extortionate salaries.
2
正畸医生从比利的口腔内部取了模型。
zhèng jī yī shēng cóng bǐ lì de kǒu qiāng nèi bù qǔ le mó xíng。
An orthodontist took a cast of the inside of Billy's mouth.
3
他受畸形足弓之苦.
tā shòu jī xíng zú gōng zhī kǔ.
He is cursed with deformed arches.
4
波阵面上发生的畸变生成了条纹线.
bō zhèn miàn shàng fā shēng de jī biàn shēng chéng le tiáo wén xiàn.
The resulting distortions in the wavefront generate the fringe contours.
Cultural Notes for 畸
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, 畸 is often used to describe abnormal conditions or irregularities in the body. This reflects a cultural emphasis on balance and harmony in health, where deviations from the norm are seen as significant.
Word Family of 畸
Words Containing This Character5
畸形jīxíngdeformity
畸jīlopsided
畸变distortion畸變
畸形儿deformed child畸形兒
畸胎瘤teratoma (medicine)
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Compound Meaning
What does 畸形 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 畸
While not common in casual speech, 畸 may appear in discussions about health or art to describe something unusual or unbalanced.
Synonyms include 异常 (yìcháng) for abnormal and 奇怪 (qíguài) for strange, though each has its own nuances.
