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戢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
戢jísurname Jiunknown, 12 strokes, radical 戈
戢jíto collect oneself; to put away, to storenr, 12 strokes, radical 戈
戢jíto collectunknown, 12 strokes, radical 戈
戢jíto hoardunknown, 12 strokes, radical 戈
戢jíto store upunknown, 12 strokes, radical 戈
戢jíto ceaseunknown, 12 strokes, radical 戈
jí(Ji2) T2
  1. 1surname Ji
  2. 2to collect oneself; to put away, to store
Also a Chinese surname, Ji — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

戢jí(Ji2)

The character 戢 (jí) primarily means to collect oneself or to put away, often in the context of storing or hoarding items. It can also refer to ceasing an action or behavior. Commonly used when discussing the act of organizing or putting things in order, it carries a connotation of restraint or control over one's possessions or actions.

Strokes12Radical戈
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of organizing and putting things away is often linked to the principles of feng shui, which emphasizes the importance of a tidy living space for harmony and balance. The act of storing away items can also reflect a mindset of preparation and foresight.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person named Ji who is tidying up their messy room. The character 戢 resembles a person putting things away, with the left side suggesting a 'door' (representing the act of closing or putting away) while the right side hints at gathering items. Picture Ji saying, 'Time to collect and store everything before the guests arrive!'

Meanings of 戢

jí(Ji2)
1to collect oneself; to put away, to store
2to collect
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About 戢

戢Simplified
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戈Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 戢, be mindful of the context; it may sound too formal for casual conversations about putting away items. Common collocations include 戢剑 (jí jiàn - to sheathe a sword) and 戢手 (jí shǒu - to stop or cease an action). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although not part of the official HSK levels, studying 戢 can enhance your vocabulary related to organization and restraint. It connects with other characters like 收 (shōu - to collect) and 放 (fàng - to put down), which may appear in HSK vocabulary lists. Focus on its usage in compound words for better understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 戢 with the character 直 (zhí), which means 'straight' or 'direct.' For example, saying '我会戢我的书' (Wǒ huì jí wǒ de shū - I will collect my books) is incorrect; it should be '我会收我的书' (Wǒ huì shōu wǒ de shū).

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Etymology of 戢

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

Semantic (meaning)戈
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Phonetic (sound)咠
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Case file: 戢

  1. 1The meaning half戈 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half咠 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspear
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 戢?

Decomposition of 戢

IDS Structure⿰咠戈
戢Full Character
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咠qi4
left
戈Ge1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 戢?

How to say surname Ji in Chinese

“surname Ji” in Chinese is戢jí

The character 戢 (jí) primarily means to collect oneself or to put away, often in the context of storing or hoarding items. It can also refer to ceasing an action or behavior. Commonly used when discussing the act of organizing or putting things in order, it carries a connotation of restraint or control over one's possessions or actions.

When to use 戢

When using 戢, be mindful of the context; it may sound too formal for casual conversations about putting away items. Common collocations include 戢剑 (jí jiàn - to sheathe a sword) and 戢手 (jí shǒu - to stop or cease an action). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 戢 with the character 直 (zhí), which means 'straight' or 'direct.' For example, saying '我会戢我的书' (Wǒ huì jí wǒ de shū - I will collect my books) is incorrect; it should be '我会收我的书' (Wǒ huì shōu wǒ de shū).

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戢

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Word Family of 戢

Words Containing This Character1
戢jíto collect
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Compound Meaning

What does 戢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 戢

It generally refers to putting things away or stopping an action, often used in more formal contexts.

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