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絜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
絜jiéline, marking; to assess, to measurezg, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜jiécleanunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜jiémarking lineunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜jiépureunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜jiéto regulateunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜xiéline, marking; to assess, to measurezg, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜xiécleanunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜xiémarking lineunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜xiépureunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
絜xiéto regulateunknown, 12 strokes, radical 糸
jié(jie2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1line, marking; to assess, to measure
  2. 2clean
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March 24, 2026

絜jié(jie2)

The character 絜 (jié) refers to a line or marking used for assessment or measurement. It can convey the idea of cleanliness or purity, as well as the action of regulating or controlling something. This character is used in contexts where precision and clarity are important, such as in art, surveying, or quality control.

Strokes12Radical糸
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of purity is often linked to moral integrity and clarity in thought. The idea of maintaining clean and marked lines can also relate to the meticulous nature of Chinese calligraphy and painting.

Memory Tip

Imagine a clean, straight line drawn with a ruler, symbolizing purity and precision. The character 絜 has a top component that looks like a line, suggesting its meaning related to marking, and the bottom part resembles a 'clean slate.' Think of 'jié' as 'jeweled' lines that are perfect and pure.

Meanings of 絜

jié(jie2)
primary
1line, marking; to assess, to measure
2clean
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About 絜

絜Simplified
12Strokes
糸Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 絜

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 絜 in formal contexts, as it may not be as commonly recognized as simpler alternatives. It often appears in technical or artistic discussions. A common collocation is '清洁' (qīngjié), meaning 'clean' or 'to clean,' which emphasizes the character's notion of purity.

HSK Study Tips

Since 絜 is not present in HSK levels, learners should focus on its components and related characters such as 清 (qīng) for 'clean' and 线 (xiàn) for 'line.' Understanding these connections can enhance your vocabulary related to cleanliness and precision.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 絜 with similar characters like 清 (qīng) and 线 (xiàn). For example, using 絜 when meaning 'clean' can lead to misunderstanding; the correct term in that case would be 清洁 (qīngjié).

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Etymology of 絜

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

Semantic (meaning)糸
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Phonetic (sound)㓞
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Case file: 絜

  1. 1The meaning half糸 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half㓞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaythread
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 絜?

Decomposition of 絜

IDS Structure⿱㓞糸
絜Full Character
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㓞qia4
top
糸mi4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 絜?

How to say line, marking; to assess, to measure in Chinese

“line, marking; to assess, to measure” in Chinese is絜jié

The character 絜 (jié) refers to a line or marking used for assessment or measurement. It can convey the idea of cleanliness or purity, as well as the action of regulating or controlling something. This character is used in contexts where precision and clarity are important, such as in art, surveying, or quality control.

When to use 絜

Be cautious when using 絜 in formal contexts, as it may not be as commonly recognized as simpler alternatives. It often appears in technical or artistic discussions. A common collocation is '清洁' (qīngjié), meaning 'clean' or 'to clean,' which emphasizes the character's notion of purity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 絜 with similar characters like 清 (qīng) and 线 (xiàn). For example, using 絜 when meaning 'clean' can lead to misunderstanding; the correct term in that case would be 清洁 (qīngjié).

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絜

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Word Family of 絜

Words Containing This Character1
絜jiépure
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Compound Meaning

What does 絜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 絜

It is pronounced as 'jié'.

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