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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.
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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
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
快 (kuài) - use 捷 (jié) when emphasizing quickness in achieving results or victories, while 快 (kuài) focuses more generally on speed.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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。
The underground is ideal for getting to work in Milan.
6
乔治叔叔迅速爬下梯子，敏捷地上了船。
qiáo zhì shū shū xùn sù pá xià tī zǐ， ， mǐn jié dì shàng le。
Uncle George quickly descended the ladder and nimbly stepped aboard.
7
我跑了26圈时，保时捷车冒出了蓝烟。
wǒ pǎo le26 26 quān， shí ， bǎo shí jié chē mào chū le。
As I completed my 26th lap the Porsche puffed blue smoke.
8
那家店调试一辆保时捷收费高达500美元。
nà jiā diàn tiáo shì yī liàng bǎo shí jié shōu fèi gāo dá500 500 měi。
The shop charges up to $500 to tune up a Porsche.
9
1741年，叶卡捷琳娜大帝颁布法令，允许佛教的存在。
1741 1741， nián ， yè kǎ jié lín nà dà dì bān bù， fǎ líng ， yǔn xǔ fó jiào。
In 1741 Catherine the Great issued an edict of toleration for Buddhism.
10
他虽然很老, 动作仍很敏捷.
tā suī rán hěn lǎo, , dòng zuò réng hěn mǐn.
Although the man was very old, he still moved with alacrity.
Cultural Notes for 捷
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 捷
Compounds1
婕jie2handsome
Words Containing This Character20
捷jiévictory
快捷kuàijiéquick
捷克Czech
捷径shortcut捷徑
敏捷mǐnjiénimble
便捷biànjiéconvenient and fast
保时捷Porsche (car company)保時捷
捷克斯洛伐克Republic of Czechoslovakia (1918-1992)
捷足先登the quick-footed climb up first (idiom)
捷达Jetta (car produced by Volkswagen)捷達
迅捷fast and nimble
快捷键hotkey快捷鍵
捷克人Czech person
捷报report of success捷報
告捷to win
捷报频传victory reports pour in (idiom); news of success in an endless stream捷報頻傳
思维敏捷quick-witted思維敏捷
快捷方式(computer) shortcut
捷克共和国Czech Republic捷克共和國
叶卡捷琳娜Yekaterina or Ekaterina (name)葉卡捷琳娜
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Frequently Asked Questions about 捷
Common phrases include 捷径 (jié jìng) meaning 'shortcut' and 捷报 (jié bào) meaning 'victory report'.
You can think of the word 'jet', which is associated with speed, to help remember that 捷 is pronounced 'jié'.
While it can appear in informal contexts, it is more frequently used in formal or written settings.
