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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屆jièdeadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other eventszg, 8 strokes, radical 尸
jiè(jie4)jie T4
  1. 1deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events
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March 24, 2026

屆jiè(jie4)

The character 屆 (jiè) refers to a deadline or a specific period, often used in the context of events like elections or meetings. It can also function as a measure word to denote the number of times something occurs, such as 'the nth session' of a conference. Its usage is common in formal settings where specific time frames or occurrences are discussed.

Strokes8Radical尸
Cultural note

In Chinese politics, the term 屆 is often used to describe the election cycles of governmental bodies, reflecting the structured nature of political processes in China. This highlights the importance of time and order in Chinese governance.

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Imagine a clock (representing time) on a stage (the character 屆 has the 'stage' radical). This clock counts down to important events like elections, helping you remember that 屆 relates to deadlines and specific periods.

Meanings of 屆

jiè(jie4)
1deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events
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屆Simplified
8Strokes
尸Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 屆 (jiè) with 介 (jiè), which means 'to introduce.' Remember that 屆 is primarily used in formal contexts and should not be used informally. Phrases like '屆時' (jiè shí) meaning 'at that time' are common collocations.

HSK Study Tips

While 屆 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 4 terms involving time and events. Students should focus on understanding its use in context, especially in formal announcements or schedules.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 屆 in informal contexts, such as saying '屆明天' (jiè míngtiān) instead of '明天' (míngtiān) for 'tomorrow.' Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so clarity in context is crucial.

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Etymology of 屆

Decomposition of 屆

IDS Structure⿸尸⿶凵士
屆Full character
=
尸shi1
enclosing
凵qian3
enclosing
士Shi4
inner
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How to say deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events in Chinese

“deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events” in Chinese is屆jiè

The character 屆 (jiè) refers to a deadline or a specific period, often used in the context of events like elections or meetings. It can also function as a measure word to denote the number of times something occurs, such as 'the nth session' of a conference. Its usage is common in formal settings where specific time frames or occurrences are discussed.

When to use 屆

Common mistakes include confusing 屆 (jiè) with 介 (jiè), which means 'to introduce.' Remember that 屆 is primarily used in formal contexts and should not be used informally. Phrases like '屆時' (jiè shí) meaning 'at that time' are common collocations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 屆 in informal contexts, such as saying '屆明天' (jiè míngtiān) instead of '明天' (míngtiān) for 'tomorrow.' Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so clarity in context is crucial.

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Word Family of 屆

Words containing this character9
届jièperiod屆
届时jièshíwhen the time comes屆時
本届current本屆
首届first session (of a conference etc)首屆
应届this year's應屆
下届next to serve下屆
历届lìjièall previous (meetings, sessions etc)歷屆
届满expiration of a term屆滿
无远弗届far-reaching無遠弗屆
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You can say '第十屆會議' (the tenth session of the meeting) to denote a specific meeting period.

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