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成就 (chéngjiù) vs 績 (jī): Use 績 when emphasizing the merit from efforts, while 成就 focuses more on the achievements themselves.
When using 績, it's common to pair it with words like 成就 (chéngjiù, achievement) or 业绩 (yèjì, performance record). Learners should be cautious with similar-sounding words and contexts to avoid confusion; 績 emphasizes personal merit rather than general success.
Although 績 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is related to concepts of success and achievement, which are common themes in HSK Level 5 and above. Students should focus on contexts where achievements are discussed, such as in job interviews or academic settings.
Learners often confuse 績 with 绩 (jì), which can mean 'record' or 'performance' without the emphasis on personal merit. For example, saying '他的绩是很高' (tā de jì shì hěn gāo) instead of '他的成绩很高' (tā de chéngjī hěn gāo) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Etymology of 績
Simplified form of 績. Phonosemantic compound. 糹 represents the meaning and 責 represents the sound.
To complete 糹 one's duties 責; 責 also provides the pronunciation
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Simplified form of 績. Phonosemantic compound. 糹 represents the meaning and 責 represents the sound.
- 1The giveawayTo complete 糹 one's duties 責; 責 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say achievements, merit in Chinese
“achievements, merit” in Chinese is績
The character 績 (jī) refers to achievements or merit earned through hard work or accomplishments. It is often used in contexts relating to academic or professional success, highlighting an individual's contributions or notable results.
When to use 績
When using 績, it's common to pair it with words like 成就 (chéngjiù, achievement) or 业绩 (yèjì, performance record). Learners should be cautious with similar-sounding words and contexts to avoid confusion; 績 emphasizes personal merit rather than general success.
績 or something close to it
成就 (chéngjiù) vs 績 (jī): Use 績 when emphasizing the merit from efforts, while 成就 focuses more on the achievements themselves.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 績 with 绩 (jì), which can mean 'record' or 'performance' without the emphasis on personal merit. For example, saying '他的绩是很高' (tā de jì shì hěn gāo) instead of '他的成绩很高' (tā de chéngjī hěn gāo) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Word Family of 績
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Frequently Asked Questions about 績
You can say '他的成绩很优秀' (tā de chéngjī hěn yōuxiù), meaning 'His achievements are outstanding.'
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