Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
讥(譏)jī(ji1)
The character 讥 (jī) means to ridicule or mock someone, often in a sarcastic or derisive manner. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is being made fun of, either in jest or with malicious intent. The nuance can imply a level of scorn or disapproval in the act of mocking.
Strokes4Radical讠Frequency#47581DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, ridiculing or mocking someone can be seen as a way of highlighting social issues or personal failings, often used in literature and satire. The character is frequently found in classical texts that critique societal norms.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person jeering at another while holding a 'g' (for 'gibe') shaped sign. The upper part of the character resembles a mouth (口) expressing mockery, while the lower part (讥) can be visualized as a person pointing and laughing. This helps connect the sound 'jī' with the act of ridiculing.
Meanings of 讥
jī(ji1)
1to ridicule
2to ridicule, to mock, to jeer
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 讥
讥Simplified
譏Traditional
4Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#47581Frequency Rank
Podcast: 讥
Podcast: 讥
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 讥
Quick Contrast
嘲 (cháo) — use 讥 (jī) when implying scornful ridicule rather than simply mocking without malice.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person jeering at another while holding a 'g' (for 'gibe') shaped sign. The upper part of the character resembles a mouth (口) expressing mockery, while the lower part (讥) can be visualized as a person pointing and laughing. This helps connect the sound 'jī' with the act of ridiculing.
Usage Notes
Be cautious when using 讥, as it carries a negative connotation and may be considered offensive in certain contexts. It is generally used in informal settings and should be avoided in formal writing. Common collocations include 讥笑 (jīxiào, to ridicule) and 讥讽 (jīfěng, to satirize).
HSK Study Tips
Though 讥 is not an HSK level word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to communication and expression, such as 说 (shuō, to speak) and 骂 (mà, to scold). Students should focus on the tone and context when using this word to ensure clarity in their communication.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, ridiculing or mocking someone can be seen as a way of highlighting social issues or personal failings, often used in literature and satire. The character is frequently found in classical texts that critique societal norms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 讥 with similar-sounding characters like 急 (jí, urgent) due to pronunciation. A common error is using it in a neutral context, such as saying 讥好 (jī hǎo) to mean 'to praise', which is incorrect. Instead, use it strictly for mocking.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 讥
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 讥 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 讥 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 讥
讥 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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 5
Complete the Sentence
他的眼里是不是闪过一丝____讽？
Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?
Example Sentences for 讥 (7)
Listen to all sentences once to receive XP
1
他的眼里是不是闪过一丝讥讽？
tā de yǎn lǐ shì bù shì shǎn guò yī sī jī fěng？
Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?
2
他们讥讽着，喊叫着，打破了惯常的那一分钟沉默。
tā mén jī fěng zháo， ， hǎn jiào， zháo ， dǎ pò le guàn cháng de nà yī fēn zhōng。
They interrupted the customary one minute's silence with jeers and shouts.
3
“你可得做得比那好，”乔安娜讥讽地说。
“ “ nǐ kě dé zuò dé bǐ nà，” hǎo ，” qiáo ān nà jī fěng。
"You'll have to do better than that," Joanna scoffed.
4
他的话里满是讥讽。
tā de huà lǐ mǎn shì jī fěng。
His voice was dripping with sarcasm.
5
那男孩因跛脚被人讥笑, 变得羞怯而压抑.
nà nán hái yīn bǒ jiǎo bèi rén jī xiào, , biàn dé xiū qiè ér yā.
Having been laughed at for his lameness, the boy became shy and inhibited.
6
无数次的经验使他对她们抱着一种讥嘲不屑的态度.
wú shù cì de jīng yàn shǐ tā duì tā mén bào zháo yī zhǒng jī cháo bù xiè de tài dù.
He maintained a cynical attitude, well grounded on numerous experiences.
7
他们讥笑他穷.
tā mén jī xiào tā qióng.
They taunted him with being poor.
Cultural Notes for 讥
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, ridiculing or mocking someone can be seen as a way of highlighting social issues or personal failings, often used in literature and satire. The character is frequently found in classical texts that critique societal norms.
Word Family of 讥
Words Containing This Character6
讥讽to satirize譏諷
讥笑jīxiàoto sneer譏笑
讥jīto ridicule譏
反唇相讥to retort反唇相譏
讥诮to deride譏誚
讥刺to ridicule譏刺
Exercise 1 of 4
Compound Meaning
What does 讥讽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 讥
No, 讥 is typically used in informal contexts and may be inappropriate in formal writing.
No, 讥 inherently has a negative connotation and is used to express mockery or ridicule.
Synonyms include 嘲笑 (cháoxiào, to sneer) and 讽刺 (fěngcì, to satirize).
