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疌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
疌jiénimble, quickx, 8 strokes, radical 疋
jié(jie2)jie T2
  1. 1nimble, quick
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March 24, 2026

疌jié(jie2)

The character 疌 (jié) refers to being nimble or quick in movement. It is often used to describe someone who is agile, swift, or capable of making quick decisions. This word can be applied in both physical contexts, such as sports, and metaphorical contexts, like quick thinking.

Strokes8Radical疋
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, agility is valued not only in sports but also in various traditional arts, such as martial arts, where quick reflexes can determine success. The concept of being nimble reflects a broader appreciation for adaptability and quick thinking.

Memory tip

Imagine a quick fox (representing 'nimble') darting through a field. The character 疌 resembles the shape of a darting animal with its sharp strokes, while the 'ji' sound can remind you of 'jiffy', emphasizing speed.

Meanings of 疌

jié(jie2)
1nimble, quick
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About 疌

疌Simplified
8Strokes
疋Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversations, which might lead to confusion when used in formal writing. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can alter its meaning entirely. It often collocates with terms related to speed or agility.

HSK Study Tips

Although 疌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, its meaning of speed can connect with HSK Level 3 words like 快 (kuài, fast) and 灵活 (línghuó, flexible). Focus on recognizing it in context and associating it with themes of agility and quickness.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 疌 with similar-sounding characters like 捷 (jié), which also means quick but is more frequently used. Always ensure you're using the correct character based on context.

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Etymology of 疌

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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foot

Semantic (meaning)疋
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Phonetic (sound)彐
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Origin

疌 = 疋 + 彐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 疌

IDS Structure⿱彐疋
疌Full character
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彐ji4
top
疋pi3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say nimble, quick in Chinese

“nimble, quick” in Chinese is疌jié

The character 疌 (jié) refers to being nimble or quick in movement. It is often used to describe someone who is agile, swift, or capable of making quick decisions. This word can be applied in both physical contexts, such as sports, and metaphorical contexts, like quick thinking.

When to use 疌

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversations, which might lead to confusion when used in formal writing. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can alter its meaning entirely. It often collocates with terms related to speed or agility.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 疌 with similar-sounding characters like 捷 (jié), which also means quick but is more frequently used. Always ensure you're using the correct character based on context.

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No, 疌 is not frequently used in everyday speech and may appear more in literary or formal contexts.

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