Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
齑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
齑jīto smash into pieces, to pulverize; hashn, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
齑jīfinely chopped meat or vegetablesunknown, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
齑jīpowdered or fragmentaryunknown, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
jī(ji1)ji T1
  1. 1to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash
  2. 2finely chopped meat or vegetables
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

齑(齏)jī(ji1)

The character 齑 (jī) refers to the action of smashing or pulverizing something into small pieces. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe finely chopped meat or vegetables, often used in dishes that require ingredients to be broken down into smaller components for better texture and flavor integration.

Strokes15Radical齐Frequency#87916DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese cooking, the technique of finely chopping ingredients is crucial for creating complex flavors in dishes like dumplings and stir-fries, making 齑 an important term in culinary practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a chef named Ji who is smashing ingredients into tiny bits with a giant hammer. The character 齑 looks like a chef's tool smashing down on food, reminding you of the action of pulverizing. The pronunciation 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of 'ji' as 'giddy' from excitement while creating a delicious dish.

Meanings of 齑

jī(ji1)
1to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash
2finely chopped meat or vegetables
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 齑 means.

About 齑

齑Simplified
齏Traditional
15Strokes
齐Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 齑

JasonAmy

Podcast: 齑

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 齑

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 齑 with other similar-sounding words, so it’s important to pay attention to the context in which it is used. This term is more commonly found in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'jī' with a different tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 齑 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to the culinary terms that may appear in the HSK 4-5 levels. Students should focus on other food-related words at this level and practice using 齑 in cooking contexts to reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 齑 with the character 剁 (duò), which also means to chop but usually refers to a more forceful action. Remember that 齑 specifically emphasizes finely chopping or pulverizing.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 齑

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 齑, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 齑 to you

Let me explain 齑 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 齑 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 齑?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 齑 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 齑

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)韭
+
Phonetic (sound)齐
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

齑 = 韭 + 齐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 齑

IDS Structure⿵齐韭
齑Full character
=
齐Qi2
enclosing
韭jiu3
inner
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 齑?

How to say to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash in Chinese

“to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash” in Chinese is齑jī

The character 齑 (jī) refers to the action of smashing or pulverizing something into small pieces. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe finely chopped meat or vegetables, often used in dishes that require ingredients to be broken down into smaller components for better texture and flavor integration.

When to use 齑

Learners often confuse 齑 with other similar-sounding words, so it’s important to pay attention to the context in which it is used. This term is more commonly found in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'jī' with a different tone can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 齑 with the character 剁 (duò), which also means to chop but usually refers to a more forceful action. Remember that 齑 specifically emphasizes finely chopping or pulverizing.

Write 齑

齑

Practice writing 齑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 齑?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Word Family of 齑

Words containing this character2
齑jīpowdered or fragmentary齏
齑粉fine powder齏粉
Exercise 1 of 1

Words with 齑

What does 齑粉 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 齑

Common dishes include dumplings where the filling is made from finely chopped meat or vegetables.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 齑?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab