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頡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
頡jiécontest; to fly, to soarx, 15 strokes, radical 頁
jié(jie2)jie T2
  1. 1contest; to fly, to soar
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March 24, 2026

頡jié(jie2)

The character 頡 (jié) primarily means 'to contest' or 'to soar.' It is often used in contexts involving competition or high-flying activities, symbolizing both physical and metaphorical elevation. This character can also imply a sense of striving for excellence or achievement.

Strokes15Radical頁
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, contests such as poetry competitions and martial arts tournaments hold significant importance, reflecting the value placed on skill and excellence. The character 頡 embodies this spirit of striving for higher achievements.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird soaring high in the sky, competing with the wind. The top part of the character 頡 resembles a bird's wing, while the bottom can be seen as the ground below. Think of 'jié' sounding like 'jet,' which soars through the sky.

Meanings of 頡

jié(jie2)
1contest; to fly, to soar
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About 頡

頡Simplified
15Strokes
頁Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as formal or literary. Be careful with the tone; the pronunciation 'jié' has a rising tone, which is crucial for correct understanding. It is often used in conjunction with words related to competition.

HSK Study Tips

Since 頡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, students should focus on its radicals and related characters that involve competition or soaring, like 赛 (sài, to compete). Building a connection with these words will enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 頡 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage in phrases. For instance, using 頡 incorrectly in place of 赛 (sài) would lead to confusion; remember that 頡 specifically relates to contests and soaring.

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Etymology of 頡

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

Phonosemantic compound. 页 represents the meaning and 吉 represents the sound. Simplified form of 頡.

Memory hint

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Semantic (meaning)頁
+
Phonetic (sound)吉
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Origin

頡 = 頁 + 吉. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 頡

IDS Structure⿰吉頁
頡Full character
=
吉Ji2
left
頁ye4
right
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Parts

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How to say contest; to fly, to soar in Chinese

“contest; to fly, to soar” in Chinese is頡jié

The character 頡 (jié) primarily means 'to contest' or 'to soar.' It is often used in contexts involving competition or high-flying activities, symbolizing both physical and metaphorical elevation. This character can also imply a sense of striving for excellence or achievement.

When to use 頡

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as formal or literary. Be careful with the tone; the pronunciation 'jié' has a rising tone, which is crucial for correct understanding. It is often used in conjunction with words related to competition.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 頡 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage in phrases. For instance, using 頡 incorrectly in place of 赛 (sài) would lead to confusion; remember that 頡 specifically relates to contests and soaring.

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Word Family of 頡

Words containing this character2
颉jiéto confiscate頡
仓颉Cangjie input method (computing)倉頡
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Frequently Asked Questions about 頡

No, 頡 is more formal and is often found in literary contexts or specific phrases rather than in everyday speech.

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