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佶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
佶jístrong, robust; exact, correctg, 8 strokes, radical 亻
佶jídifficult to pronounceunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻
jí(ji2) T2
  1. 1strong, robust; exact, correct
  2. 2difficult to pronounce
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March 24, 2026

佶jí(ji2)

The character 佶 (jí) conveys meanings associated with strength and correctness. It is often used in contexts that denote robustness or precision in description. Additionally, it can describe something that is difficult to articulate or pronounce, highlighting nuances in communication.

Strokes8Radical亻
Cultural Note

The character 佶 is often found in classical Chinese literature, where it may refer to virtuous qualities or strong character traits, reflecting the importance of moral strength in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant holding a sturdy shield, symbolizing strength (佶). The left part of the character (人) represents a person, while the right side suggests a structure or something strong. Connect the sound 'jí' with the image of a 'giant' to remember its meaning.

Meanings of 佶

jí(ji2)
1strong, robust; exact, correct
2difficult to pronounce
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About 佶

佶Simplified
8Strokes
亻Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

佶 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal writing or literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similarly pronounced characters, and ensure you use it in contexts related to strength or correctness.

HSK Study Tips

While 佶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other characters at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its radicals and understanding its usage in literary texts to enhance comprehension of advanced vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 佶 in casual conversations. For example, saying 佶 to describe a common object instead of using simpler terms. Instead, opt for more common adjectives like 强 (qiáng) for 'strong'.

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Pronunciation of 佶

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Etymology of 佶

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)吉
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Case file: 佶

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half吉 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 佶?

Decomposition of 佶

IDS Structure⿰亻吉
佶Full Character
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亻ren2
left
吉Ji2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 佶?

How to say strong, robust; exact, correct in Chinese

“strong, robust; exact, correct” in Chinese is佶jí

The character 佶 (jí) conveys meanings associated with strength and correctness. It is often used in contexts that denote robustness or precision in description. Additionally, it can describe something that is difficult to articulate or pronounce, highlighting nuances in communication.

When to use 佶

佶 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal writing or literary contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similarly pronounced characters, and ensure you use it in contexts related to strength or correctness.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 佶 in casual conversations. For example, saying 佶 to describe a common object instead of using simpler terms. Instead, opt for more common adjectives like 强 (qiáng) for 'strong'.

Write 佶

佶

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

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Word Family of 佶

Words Containing This Character1
佶jídifficult to pronounce
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Compound Meaning

What does 佶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 佶

It is pronounced as 'jí', similar to the English word 'gee'.

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