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哜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哜jìto sipg, 9 strokes, radical 口
哜jìsipunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口
jì(ji4) T4
  1. 1to sip
  2. 2sip
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March 24, 2026

哜(嚌)jì(ji4)

The character 哜 (jì) means 'to sip' or 'sip.' It describes the action of drinking a small amount of liquid, often used in contexts involving tea or beverages. This word conveys a sense of savoring or enjoying a drink rather than consuming it quickly.

Strokes9Radical口
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of sipping tea is often associated with tea ceremonies, where savoring flavors and aromas is an art form. This character reflects the importance placed on experiencing tea rather than just consuming it.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny cup of tea, where you gently sip (jì) to savor its flavor. The character 哜 resembles a person bringing a small cup to their lips, emphasizing the delicate nature of sipping.

Meanings of 哜

jì(ji4)
1to sip
2sip
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About 哜

哜Simplified
嚌Traditional
9Strokes
口Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 哜

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 哜 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. It is often paired with beverages like tea, and learners should avoid using it in casual contexts. The tone can be tricky; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

Though 哜 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it connects with vocabulary related to drinks and culinary experiences. Students should focus on pronunciation, as mastering tones is crucial for clear communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 哜 with the more common verb 喝 (hē), which means 'to drink.' For example, saying '我想喝一口水' (Wǒ xiǎng hē yī kǒu shuǐ) is correct, while using 哜 may sound overly formal or exaggerated in casual contexts.

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Pronunciation of 哜

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Etymology of 哜

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)齐
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Case file: 哜

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half齐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 哜?

Decomposition of 哜

IDS Structure⿰口齐
哜Full Character
=
口kou3
left
齐Qi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 哜?

How to say to sip in Chinese

“to sip” in Chinese is哜jì

The character 哜 (jì) means 'to sip' or 'sip.' It describes the action of drinking a small amount of liquid, often used in contexts involving tea or beverages. This word conveys a sense of savoring or enjoying a drink rather than consuming it quickly.

When to use 哜

Be mindful that 哜 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. It is often paired with beverages like tea, and learners should avoid using it in casual contexts. The tone can be tricky; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 哜 with the more common verb 喝 (hē), which means 'to drink.' For example, saying '我想喝一口水' (Wǒ xiǎng hē yī kǒu shuǐ) is correct, while using 哜 may sound overly formal or exaggerated in casual contexts.

Write 哜

哜

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

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Word Family of 哜

Words Containing This Character1
哜jìsip嚌
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Compound Meaning

What does 哜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 哜

No, 哜 is more formal and is not commonly used in casual speech.

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