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March 24, 2026
济(濟)jì(ji4)
The character 济 (jì) primarily means to aid or help, often in contexts related to providing assistance or relief. It can also refer to crossing a river, indicating a journey or transition. This character is commonly used in phrases related to support and service.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#10800DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize community support and mutual assistance. The character 济 is often seen in the context of social welfare and charity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bridge (symbolizing aid) that helps you cross a river. The character 济 resembles a person carrying a burden ('丰' on the left) while '水' (water) on the right represents the river. Picture someone helping you across, saying 'jì' as they assist you.
Meanings of 济
jì(ji4)
1to cross a river
2to aid or relieve
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About 济
济Simplified
濟Traditional
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氵Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#10800Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4
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AI Study Notes for 济
Quick Contrast
济 (jì, to aid/help) vs 救 (jiù, to rescue/save) — use 济 when referring to assistance or support in general contexts, while 救 is more specific to emergencies or life-threatening situations.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bridge (symbolizing aid) that helps you cross a river. The character 济 resembles a person carrying a burden ('丰' on the left) while '水' (water) on the right represents the river. Picture someone helping you across, saying 'jì' as they assist you.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 济 with similar-sounding characters like 记 (jì, to remember) and 继 (jì, to continue). It is used in both formal and informal contexts but is more prevalent in formal writing or discussions about aid and support. Pay attention to tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although not listed in HSK levels, 济 can be connected to HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary, especially words related to help (帮助, bāngzhù) and water (水, shuǐ). Students should focus on understanding its use in phrases and idiomatic expressions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize community support and mutual assistance. The character 济 is often seen in the context of social welfare and charity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 济 with 纪 (jì, to record) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我需要纪助' instead of '我需要济助' (I need help) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 济
济 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
However, the rationale for such in-itiatives is not, of course, solely economic.
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贸易赤字是经济快速发展带来的负面产物。
mào yì chì zì shì jīng jì kuài sù fā zhǎn dài lái de fù miàn chǎn wù。
The trade deficit is the flip side of a rapidly expanding economy.
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该书的目的是要让经济学理论更加简单易懂。
gāi shū de mù de shì yào ràng jīng jì xué lǐ lùn gēng jiā jiǎn dān yì dǒng。
The book's aim was to make economic theory more digestible.
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该国的经济困境阻碍了其科研机构的工作进展。
gāi guó de jīng jì kùn jìng zǔ ài le qí kē yán jī gòu de gōng zuò jìn zhǎn。
The country's economic plight is strangling its scientific institutions.
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他们把国外救济金非法转入了个人银行账户。
tā mén bǎ guó wài jiù jì jīn fēi fǎ zhuǎn rù le gè rén yín háng zhàng hù。
They siphon foreign aid money into their personal bank accounts.
Cultural Notes for 济
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of helping others is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize community support and mutual assistance. The character 济 is often seen in the context of social welfare and charity.
Word Family of 济
Words Containing This Character20
经济jīngjìeconomy經濟
救济jiùjìemergency relief救濟
济jìto cross a river濟
市场经济shìchǎngjīngjìmarket economy市場經濟
无济于事wújìyúshìto no avail無濟於事
斐济Fiji (tropical volcanic island in southwest Pacific)斐濟
经济学economics (as a field of study)經濟學
经济舱economy class經濟艙
济南Ji'nan, subprovincial city and capital of Shandong province in northeast China濟南
经济学家economist經濟學家
济州Jeju Island special autonomous province (Cheju Island), South Korea, a World Heritage site濟州
不济not good不濟
同舟共济tóngzhōugòngjìobliged to collaborate towards common goals同舟共濟
经济危机economic crisis經濟危機
计划经济planned economy計劃經濟
经济体制economic system經濟體制
经济特区special economic zone經濟特區
济南市Ji'nan subprovincial city and capital of Shandong province in northeast China濟南市
济济一堂to congregate in one hall (idiom); to gather under one roof濟濟一堂
劫富济贫to rob the rich to help the poor劫富濟貧
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Frequently Asked Questions about 济
Common phrases with 济 (jì) include '济世' (jì shì), which means to help the world or aid society, and '济贫' (jì pín), which refers to aiding the poor. These phrases highlight the character's association with assistance and social support.
Yes, 济 (jì) is still used in modern Chinese, especially in formal contexts related to aid and charitable actions. While it may not be as commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in written texts, discussions about social issues, and in certain idiomatic expressions.
济 (jì) means to cross a river, to aid or relieve, and to be of help. It conveys the idea of assistance and support, often in a context of helping someone in need. This character can also be used in various phrases that relate to aid and support.
To use 济 (jì) in a sentence, you might say '他济贫困的人' (Tā jì pínkùn de rén), which means 'He aids the poor.' You can also say '这条桥可以帮助你济河' (Zhè tiáo qiáo kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ jì hé), meaning 'This bridge can help you cross the river.'
Common phrases include 济世 (jì shì, to help the world) and 济困 (jì kùn, to relieve the distressed).
Yes, it can be used in both everyday conversation and formal contexts, particularly when discussing assistance or support.
济 is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone), which is critical for conveying its meaning accurately.
