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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
霽jìto subside; to clear up after a storm; to stop being angryx, 22 strokes, radical 雨
jì(ji4)ji T4
  1. 1to subside; to clear up after a storm; to stop being angry
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March 24, 2026

霽jì(ji4)

The character 霽 (jì) refers to the clearing up of the sky after a storm, symbolizing a sense of relief or tranquility following turbulence. It can also denote the cessation of anger or conflict, indicating a return to calmness or harmony. This word is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of weather and emotional states.

Strokes22Radical雨
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry and literature, weather often symbolizes emotional landscapes; thus, 霽 captures the essence of renewal and hope after turmoil, resonating with traditional themes of harmony in nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a stormy sky filled with dark clouds (the radical '雨' meaning rain) that suddenly clears up, revealing a bright blue sky. The character 霽 resembles the clouds parting, and 'jì' sounds like 'gee!'—an expression of relief when the storm has passed.

Meanings of 霽

jì(ji4)
1to subside; to clear up after a storm; to stop being angry
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霽Simplified
22Strokes
雨Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 霽, it is important to apply it in contexts related to weather or emotions, as it may not be suitable for casual conversation. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with the word for 'clear' (晴, qíng), which has a more direct meaning. Be mindful of the tone, as 'jì' has a falling tone (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

Although 霽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK 3 words like 天气 (tiānqì - weather) and 晴天 (qíngtiān - sunny day). Focus on understanding how environmental changes can reflect emotional states, as this will deepen your comprehension of nuanced expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 霽 with 晴 (qíng), which means sunny, leading to incorrect phrases like '今天天气霽' (Today the weather is clear) instead of using 晴. Remember that 霽 relates to the aftermath of storms, not just clear skies.

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Etymology of 霽

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

Semantic (meaning)雨
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Phonetic (sound)齊
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Origin

霽 = 雨 + 齊. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 霽

IDS Structure⿱雨齊
霽Full character
=
雨yu3
top
齊qi2
bottom
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How to say to subside; to clear up after a storm; to stop being angry in Chinese

“to subside; to clear up after a storm; to stop being angry” in Chinese is霽jì

The character 霽 (jì) refers to the clearing up of the sky after a storm, symbolizing a sense of relief or tranquility following turbulence. It can also denote the cessation of anger or conflict, indicating a return to calmness or harmony. This word is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of weather and emotional states.

When to use 霽

When using 霽, it is important to apply it in contexts related to weather or emotions, as it may not be suitable for casual conversation. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with the word for 'clear' (晴, qíng), which has a more direct meaning. Be mindful of the tone, as 'jì' has a falling tone (4th tone).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 霽 with 晴 (qíng), which means sunny, leading to incorrect phrases like '今天天气霽' (Today the weather is clear) instead of using 晴. Remember that 霽 relates to the aftermath of storms, not just clear skies.

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Word Family of 霽

Words containing this character2
霁jìsky clearing up霽
光风霁月period of peace and prosperity光風霽月
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