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檵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
檵jìfringe flower; wolfberry shrubzg, 18 strokes, radical 木
檵jìfringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrubunknown, 18 strokes, radical 木
檵qǐfringe flower; wolfberry shrubzg, 18 strokes, radical 木
檵qǐfringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrubunknown, 18 strokes, radical 木
jì(ji4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1fringe flower; wolfberry shrub
  2. 2fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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March 24, 2026

檵jì(ji4)

The character 檵 (jì) refers to a type of shrub known for its fringe flowers, specifically the wolfberry shrub. It is often used in botanical contexts, particularly in discussions about plants and gardening. This character may also appear in literature or traditional Chinese medicine when referencing these plants' uses.

Strokes18Radical木
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, wolfberry (goji berry) is often associated with health and longevity, and its cultivation has a long history in Chinese medicine and diet.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'jacket' (sounds like 'jì') made from the 'fringed' leaves of a beautiful flower shrub, which protects you from the cold. The character 檵 has a tree radical (木), suggesting its connection to plant life.

Meanings of 檵

jì(ji4)
primary
1fringe flower; wolfberry shrub
2fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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About 檵

檵Simplified
18Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 檵

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. Ensure to use the correct tone (jì) to avoid confusion with other characters. It often appears in formal or technical contexts related to botany.

HSK Study Tips

Since 檵 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related characters such as 杞 (qǐ) and other plant-related terms. Understanding the radicals can help in recognizing botanical terms in texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 檵 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 'qi' instead of 'jì' can lead to misunderstandings since they are distinct terms. Always double-check the tone and context when using this character.

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Pronunciation of 檵

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Etymology of 檵

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

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)㡭
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Case file: 檵

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half㡭 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 檵?

Decomposition of 檵

IDS Structure⿰木㡭
檵Full Character
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木Mu4
left
㡭ji4
right
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How to say fringe flower; wolfberry shrub in Chinese

“fringe flower; wolfberry shrub” in Chinese is檵jì

The character 檵 (jì) refers to a type of shrub known for its fringe flowers, specifically the wolfberry shrub. It is often used in botanical contexts, particularly in discussions about plants and gardening. This character may also appear in literature or traditional Chinese medicine when referencing these plants' uses.

When to use 檵

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. Ensure to use the correct tone (jì) to avoid confusion with other characters. It often appears in formal or technical contexts related to botany.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 檵 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using 'qi' instead of 'jì' can lead to misunderstandings since they are distinct terms. Always double-check the tone and context when using this character.

Write 檵

檵

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Word Family of 檵

Words Containing This Character1
檵jìfringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), evergreen shrub
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Compound Meaning

What does 檵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 檵

It means 'fringe flower' or refers to the wolfberry shrub.

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