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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
跽jìto kneel; to get on hands and kneesg, 14 strokes, radical 足
跽jìkneelunknown, 14 strokes, radical 足
jì(ji4)ji T4
  1. 1to kneel; to get on hands and knees
  2. 2kneel
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March 24, 2026

跽jì(ji4)

The character 跽 (jì) means 'to kneel' or 'to get on hands and knees.' It is often used in contexts related to physical submission or humility, such as in traditional ceremonies or when showing respect. While not commonly used in everyday conversation, it carries significant cultural weight in certain contexts.

Strokes14Radical足
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, kneeling is often associated with respect, especially during ancestral worship or formal ceremonies. It reflects the deep-rooted values of filial piety and respect for authority.

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Imagine a 'knee' (the sound of 'jì') bending down to the ground, resembling the shape of the character 跽. Visualize a person kneeling on the ground, their knees forming the bottom part of the character, symbolizing submission or respect.

Meanings of 跽

jì(ji4)
1to kneel; to get on hands and knees
2kneel
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跽Simplified
14Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be used in casual contexts. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone could change your meaning. Common collocations include phrases related to kneeling in traditional rituals or ceremonies.

HSK Study Tips

Although 跽 (jì) is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to physical actions found in beginner levels, such as the verbs for sitting or standing. Focus on understanding its usage in traditional contexts to enhance your vocabulary related to respect and submission.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 跽 with similar characters like 膝 (xī), which means 'knee' but does not imply the action of kneeling. A common mistake is using 跽 in casual conversations where it feels out of place.

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Etymology of 跽

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)忌
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Origin

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Decomposition of 跽

IDS Structure⿰足忌
跽Full character
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足ju4
left
忌ji4
right
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How to say to kneel; to get on hands and knees in Chinese

“to kneel; to get on hands and knees” in Chinese is跽jì

The character 跽 (jì) means 'to kneel' or 'to get on hands and knees.' It is often used in contexts related to physical submission or humility, such as in traditional ceremonies or when showing respect. While not commonly used in everyday conversation, it carries significant cultural weight in certain contexts.

When to use 跽

This character is relatively formal and may not be used in casual contexts. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone could change your meaning. Common collocations include phrases related to kneeling in traditional rituals or ceremonies.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 跽 with similar characters like 膝 (xī), which means 'knee' but does not imply the action of kneeling. A common mistake is using 跽 in casual conversations where it feels out of place.

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Cultural Notes for 跽

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In Western cultures, kneeling is also a sign of submission or respect, but it is less commonly associated with daily rituals and is often reserved for specific occasions, such as proposals or religious practices.

Word Family of 跽

Words containing this character1
跽jìkneel

Frequently asked questions about 跽

No, 跽 is not frequently used in everyday conversation and tends to appear more in literary or formal contexts.

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