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March 24, 2026
籍jí(Ji2)
The character 籍 (jí) refers to a record or registry, often associated with family or membership. It is commonly used in contexts such as household registration and official records that keep track of individuals' ancestral backgrounds or affiliations.
Strokes20Radical⺮Frequency#13420DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, family lineage and ancestral records are of great importance, often reflecting one's social status and heritage. The concept of 籍 is tied to traditional practices of maintaining family genealogy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a scroll (the character's components suggest a rolled-up document) containing your family history, which is essential for knowing your roots. The pronunciation 'jí' can remind you of 'genealogy,' connecting family records to ancestry.
Meanings of 籍
jí(Ji2)
1book or record
2registry
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About 籍
籍Simplified
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名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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户口 (hùkǒu) - use 籍 (jí) when referring to records of ancestry or membership, while 户口 (hùkǒu) specifically pertains to household registration.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a scroll (the character's components suggest a rolled-up document) containing your family history, which is essential for knowing your roots. The pronunciation 'jí' can remind you of 'genealogy,' connecting family records to ancestry.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 籍 (jí) with similar-sounding characters, which can lead to misunderstandings. It's commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official registrations, so it's important to use it appropriately.
HSK Study Tips
Although 籍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other words related to family and records. Focus on understanding related terms like 户口 (hùkǒu, household registration) and 记录 (jìlù, record) to build a broader vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, family lineage and ancestral records are of great importance, often reflecting one's social status and heritage. The concept of 籍 is tied to traditional practices of maintaining family genealogy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 籍 (jí) with 迹 (jì), which means trace or mark. For example, saying '我有很多迹' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jì) instead of '我有很多籍' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jí) when referring to family records is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 籍
籍 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 7 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
你是不是收藏了大量的书____、报纸和纪念品？
Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
Common Confusions with 籍
籍vs急
jí
Same pinyin but different meaning and usage.
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Which character means "book or record"?
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Usage Notes for 籍
Confusion with '急'Common Error
Learners often confuse 籍 with 急 due to identical pinyin.
1
我急着去登记。
I am in a hurry to register.
Example Sentences for 籍 (10)
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1
你是不是收藏了大量的书籍、报纸和纪念品？
nǐ shì bù shì shōu cáng le dà liáng de shū jí、 、 bào zhǐ hé jì niàn？
Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
2
雇主以种族或国籍为由歧视员工是非法的。
gù zhǔ yǐ zhǒng zú huò guó jí wéi yóu qí shì yuán gōng shì fēi fǎ de。
Discrimination by employers on the grounds of race and nationality was illegal.
3
他们拆掉户籍登记处后，那里留下了一片空地。
tā mén chāi diào hù jí dēng jì chǔ hòu， ， nà lǐ liú xià le yī piàn kōng。
They'd pulled the registry office down which then left an open space.
4
他一直致力于在教育系统内为美籍拉美人和黑人争取权益。
tā yī zhí zhì lì yú zài jiào yù xì tǒng nèi wéi měi jí lā měi rén hé hēi rén zhēng qǔ quán yì。
He was a champion for Latinos and blacks within the educational system.
5
他的书桌上有大堆的书籍和文件。
tā de shū zhuō shàng yǒu dà duī de shū jí hé wén jiàn。
On his desk is a mass of books and papers.
6
那些珍贵的书籍都放在图书馆东馆的架子上.
nà xiē zhēn guì de shū jí dū fàng zài tú shū guǎn dōng guǎn de jià zǐ shàng.
Those rare books are shelved in the East Library.
7
新的饮食类书籍差不多一周出一本。
xīn de yǐn shí lèi shū jí chà bù duō yī zhōu chū yī běn。
New diet books appear at a rate of nearly one a week.
8
这是一本18世纪书籍的复制版.
zhè shì yī běn18 18 shì jì shū jí de fù zhì.
This a facsimile edition of an eighteenth century book.
9
美术书籍制作成本高。
měi shù shū jí zhì zuò chéng běn gāo。
Art books are expensive to produce.
10
我们系已经聘请了一位外籍老师作为语音顾问.
wǒ mén xì yǐ jīng pìn qǐng le yī wèi wài jí lǎo shī zuò wéi yǔ yīn gù wèn.
Our department has engaged a foreign teacher as phonetic adviser.
Cultural Notes for 籍
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, family lineage and ancestral records are of great importance, often reflecting one's social status and heritage. The concept of 籍 is tied to traditional practices of maintaining family genealogy.
Word Family of 籍
Words Containing This Character20
籍jíroll
书籍shūjíbooks書籍
国籍guójínationality國籍
户籍census register戶籍
外籍wàijíforeign (i.e. of foreign nationality)
美籍American (i.e. of US nationality)
秘籍rare book
学籍registration as a current student學籍
党籍party membership黨籍
古籍ancient text
籍贯jíguànone's native place籍貫
祖籍zǔjíancestral hometown
原籍birthplace
入籍to become naturalized
中国籍Chinese (i.e. of Chinese nationality)中國籍
史籍historical records
典籍ancient books or records
会籍membership (of a club etc)會籍
双重国籍dual citizenship雙重國籍
经籍religious text經籍
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Compound Meaning
What does 籍 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 籍
Yes, 籍 (jí) is a recognized surname in China, although it may not be as common as some other surnames. Surnames often have historical significance and can indicate lineage or regional origins.
In Chinese culture, 籍 (jí) is significant as it relates to family lineage and heritage, reflecting the importance of ancestry. It is often used in official documents to denote one's family background and is crucial for legal identification in various contexts.
籍 (jí) can refer to a registry or roll, often associated with family or ancestral records. It is also a surname in China, pronounced Ji. Additionally, it can imply membership in a certain group or organization.
You can use 籍 (jí) to refer to someone's family registration, for example: '他的籍贯是北京' (Tā de jíguàn shì Běijīng) meaning 'His place of origin is Beijing.' It can also be used in contexts talking about membership, like '我在这个俱乐部的籍' (Wǒ zài zhège jùlèbù de jí) which means 'My membership in this club.'
Common phrases include 户籍 (hùjí, household registration) and 学籍 (xuéjí, student registration).
You can say '我的户籍在北京' (Wǒ de hùjí zài Běijīng), meaning 'My household registration is in Beijing.'
籍 refers more to official records or registries, while 记录 is a broader term for any type of record or note.
