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March 24, 2026
捷(㨗)jié(jie2)
The character 捷 (jié) refers to being quick, nimble, or prompt. It is often used in contexts related to speed and efficiency, such as in the phrases for quick victories or swift actions. Additionally, it serves as an abbreviation for the Czech Republic, reflecting its use in geographical contexts.
Strokes11Radical扌Frequency#10514DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of speed and triumph is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often associated with success in competitions and exams, reflecting the societal value placed on quick achievements.
Memory Tip
Imagine a nimble rabbit (the character's radical) hopping quickly to victory in a race. The character's form, with its swift strokes, resembles the motion of something fast, reinforcing the pronunciation 'jié' which sounds like 'jet' - something that moves quickly.
Meanings of 捷
jié(jie2)
1quick
2nimble
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About 捷
捷Simplified
㨗Traditional
11Strokes
扌Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#10514Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 捷
Quick Contrast
快 (kuài) - use 捷 (jié) when emphasizing quickness in achieving results or victories, while 快 (kuài) focuses more generally on speed.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 捷 (jié) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is predominantly used in formal contexts when discussing speed or promptness. Common collocations include 捷报 (jié bào) meaning 'victory report' and 捷径 (jié jìng) meaning 'shortcut'.
HSK Study Tips
Although 捷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other characters that denote speed and efficiency, such as 快 (kuài) meaning 'fast'. Students should focus on the pronunciation and the context of usage to fully grasp its application.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up 捷 (jié) with 快 (kuài), leading to incorrect usage in casual speech. For example, saying 捷走 (jié zǒu) instead of 快走 (kuài zǒu) when meaning 'hurry up'. Always remember that 捷 emphasizes quickness in a more formal context.
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捷 = 扌 + 疌. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 捷
IDS Structure⿰扌疌
捷Full Character
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扌shou3
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疌jie2
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How to say quick in Chinese
“quick” in Chinese is捷jié
The character 捷 (jié) refers to being quick, nimble, or prompt. It is often used in contexts related to speed and efficiency, such as in the phrases for quick victories or swift actions. Additionally, it serves as an abbreviation for the Czech Republic, reflecting its use in geographical contexts.
When to use 捷
Be careful not to confuse 捷 (jié) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is predominantly used in formal contexts when discussing speed or promptness. Common collocations include 捷报 (jié bào) meaning 'victory report' and 捷径 (jié jìng) meaning 'shortcut'.
捷 or something close to it
快 (kuài) - use 捷 (jié) when emphasizing quickness in achieving results or victories, while 快 (kuài) focuses more generally on speed.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mix up 捷 (jié) with 快 (kuài), leading to incorrect usage in casual speech. For example, saying 捷走 (jié zǒu) instead of 快走 (kuài zǒu) when meaning 'hurry up'. Always remember that 捷 emphasizes quickness in a more formal context.
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Grammar Patterns of 捷
捷 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这是个重要时刻，它使得优胜杯赛组织者的努力圆满告____。
It is an important moment, crowning the efforts of the Cup organisers.
Example Sentences for 捷 (10)
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这是个重要时刻，它使得优胜杯赛组织者的努力圆满告捷。
zhè shì gè zhòng yào shí kè， ， tā shǐ dé yōu shèng bēi sài zǔ zhī zhě de nǔ lì yuán mǎn gào。
It is an important moment, crowning the efforts of the Cup organisers.
2
没几个军官认为德捷之战可被控制为局部战争。
méi jī gè jūn guān rèn wéi dé jié zhī zhàn kě bèi kòng zhì wéi jú bù zhàn zhēng。
Few officers thought that a German-Czech war could be localized.
3
肖恩是个思维敏捷、行事随兴的人。
xiāo ēn shì gè sī wéi mǐn jié、 、 háng shì suí xīng de。
