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墼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
墼jīunburnt bricksx, 16 strokes, radical 土
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1unburnt bricks
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March 24, 2026

墼jī(ji1)

The character 墼 (jī) refers to unburnt bricks, which are used in construction. These bricks are typically made from clay or earth and are not fired in a kiln, making them less durable than traditional bricks. They are often used in temporary structures or in regions where materials are scarce.

Strokes16Radical土
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, unburnt bricks were often used in rural areas due to their availability and lower cost. They reflect the ingenuity of using local materials in building practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a stack of bricks (增) that look like they are still wet (泥) from the earth. The sound 'jī' can be remembered by picturing a 'g' for 'ground' where these unburnt bricks come from, reminding you of their raw, natural state.

Meanings of 墼

jī(ji1)
1unburnt bricks
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About 墼

墼Simplified
16Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 墼

Usage Notes

When using 墼, it is important to note that it is a more specialized term not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as 'jī' is pronounced with a high level tone which can change meaning if mispronounced. It often appears in construction-related contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 墼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other construction-related terms. Students should focus on the radicals and components related to building and materials, as this will enhance their understanding of similar characters at higher HSK levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 墼 with the more common term for bricks, 砖 (zhuān), which specifically refers to fired bricks. It's important to remember that 墼 indicates a specific type of brick that is unburnt, not just any brick.

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Etymology of 墼

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayearth
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 墼?

Decomposition of 墼

IDS Structure⿱⿰車殳土
墼Full Character
=
車che1
left
殳Shu1
right
土Tu3
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How to say unburnt bricks in Chinese

“unburnt bricks” in Chinese is墼jī

The character 墼 (jī) refers to unburnt bricks, which are used in construction. These bricks are typically made from clay or earth and are not fired in a kiln, making them less durable than traditional bricks. They are often used in temporary structures or in regions where materials are scarce.

When to use 墼

When using 墼, it is important to note that it is a more specialized term not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with tone, as 'jī' is pronounced with a high level tone which can change meaning if mispronounced. It often appears in construction-related contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 墼 with the more common term for bricks, 砖 (zhuān), which specifically refers to fired bricks. It's important to remember that 墼 indicates a specific type of brick that is unburnt, not just any brick.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墼

增 refers to unburnt bricks, which are softer and less durable than traditional bricks that are fired in a kiln.

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